Gov't scolds Paloma over fatal CO poisonings

Gov't scolds Paloma over fatal CO poisonings

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese trade minister Toshihiro Nikai (L) reprimands Paloma Industries Ltd. President Toshihiro Kobayashi (R) Aug. 28 over 21 fatal carbon monoxide poisonings caused by his company's defective gas water heaters. The government issued an emergency order for the company to speed up free repairs of the product.

Snow Brand to close Osaka plant over food poisoning

Snow Brand to close Osaka plant over food poisoning

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows Snow Brand Milk Products Co.'s Osaka plant Dec. 22, which will be closed Jan. 31. The closure was announced the same day following widespread food-poisonings in June and July caused by low-fat milk and other dairy products manufactured there.

Gov't scolds Paloma over fatal CO poisonings

Gov't scolds Paloma over fatal CO poisonings

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese trade minister Toshihiro Nikai (L) reprimands Paloma Industries Ltd. President Toshihiro Kobayashi (R) Aug. 28 over 21 fatal carbon monoxide poisonings caused by his company's defective gas water heaters. The government issued an emergency order for the company to speed up free repairs of the product. (Kyodo)

Yokohama hospital inspected after poisonings

Yokohama hospital inspected after poisonings

Reporters gather in front of Oguchi Hospital in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 11, 2016, as municipal officials conduct an on-site inspection following poisonings that caused the deaths of two patients in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokohama hospital inspected after poisonings

Yokohama hospital inspected after poisonings

Municipal officials of Yokohama, near Tokyo, arrive at Oguchi Hospital on Oct. 11, 2016, for an on-site inspection following poisonings that caused the deaths of two patients in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Snow Brand to close Osaka plant over food poisoning

Snow Brand to close Osaka plant over food poisoning

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows Snow Brand Milk Products Co.'s Osaka plant Dec. 22, which will be closed Jan. 31. The closure was announced the same day following widespread food-poisonings in June and July caused by low-fat milk and other dairy products manufactured there.