Kyowa's headquarters, factory searched over banned flavorings

TOKYO, Japan - Police enter the headquarters of Kyowa Perfumery & Chemical Co. in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on June 18 to search for evidence relating to allegations the company produced and shipped banned flavoring agents. Kyowa allegedly shipped the substances to more than 175 food companies in 44 prefectures, sparking a nationwide recall of foods containing them.

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