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1. Japanese officials searched a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory on Saturday after five deaths possibly linked to its dietary supplements.
   2024-03-31 15:37:02 (First version)
2. Japanese officials search a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory after five deaths possibly linked to its dietary supplements.
   2024-03-31 17:37:00 (Update)
3. Japanese officials search a Kobayashi Pharmaceutical factory in Osaka after five deaths possibly linked to its dietary supplements.
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