Dietary Supplement Hydroxycut Recalled Due to Liver Failure
The Food and Drug Administration in correlation with the manufacturer and distributor of Hydroxycut dietary supplemt and weight loss products have issued a recall because of association with serious liver injuries. Injuries include hyperbilirubinemia, jaundice, liver damage, live transplant and death due to liver failure. The FDA has issued a letter to consumers to stop using the product immediately and have warned all Health Care Professionals of the potential liver injuries associated with the dietary supplement. None of the 23 reported cases had any risk factors or diseases associated with liver disease or injury. Some consumers regained liver function after the discontinuation of the supplement.
Hydroxycut® is distributed by Iovate Health Sciences, Inc. of Oakville, Ontario and Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc. of Blasdell, New York. It is reported to be the number one selling over-the-counter dietary supplement for weight loss. The list of recalled products includes:
- Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Capsules
- Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
- Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
- Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
- Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
- Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
- Hydroxycut Hardcore Ready-to-Drink (RTD)
- Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
- Hydroxycut 24
- Hydroxycut Carb Control
- Hydroxycut Natural
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