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Japan - 471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap
Japan - 471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap
471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A total of 471 people have developed a wheat allergy after using a type of popular green face soap and some of them have become seriously ill, health ministry officials said Tuesday, citing a report by the producer.
Re: Japan - 471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap
Agency ignored soap troubles / Issued no warnings despite multiple reports of allergic reactions
Despite a legal obligation to respond swiftly to protect the public, the Consumer Affairs Agency did not act on reports of health problems caused by a certain brand of soap for more than a year, it has been learned. http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T111210003177.htm
Re: Japan - 471 develop wheat allergy after using popular 'green-tea' face soap
According to the second article the problem was linked to a Hydrolyzed wheat product that was used as an ingredient in the soap. "The hydrolyzed wheat in question is a substance called Glupal-19S. "
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