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Moderna's Japan distributor to recall 3 COVID vaccine lots

Moderna Inc said on Wednesday its Japanese distribution partner, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd , planned to initiate the recall of three lots of its COVID-19 vaccine that were suspended due to contamination.

Japan's health ministry said particles of stainless steel were found in suspended Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, but it did not expect they would pose an additional health risk.