FDA Orders Immediate Recall of Hydroxycut Diet Products
On May 1st 2009 the FDA issued a strong warning to consumers to cease using the Hydroxycut brand dietary supplements produced by Ontario-based Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
Reports of Serious Illness and Death
The FDA has received twenty three reports of serious health complications that include one fatality due to liver failure.
Symptoms have ranged from jaundice and elevated enzyme levels to liver damage sufficiently severe that a liver transplant was required. The health problems are not limited to liver problems.
Health problems reported in relation to Hydroxycut include;
- seizures
- cardiovascular disorders
- rhabdomyolysis (a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure)
The FDA’s action and has withdrawn these products:
- Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
- Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules
- Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules
- Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
- Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
- Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
- Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
- Hydroxycut 24
- Hydroxycut Carb Control
- Hydroxycut Natural
Consumers and health care professionals have been encouraged to report any difficulties associated with the use of Hydroxycut products to the FDA using one of the following communications resources:
FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program
Online: MedWatch Online Reporting Form 3500
Fax: 800-FDA-0178
Phone: 800-FDA-1088
Seek Legal Consultation Immediately
If you are a Hydroxycut product user and have had health problems unassociated with any diagnosis you should also consult an attorney. To access an experienced product liability attorney who will respond immediately and at no charge fill out the Free Case Evaluation form.
