Recall

Hydroxycut is a weight loss product that recently had the majority of their product recalled world wide. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to immediately stop any use of the product. I have used this product several times before and know several people that are currently on this product. It caught my attention because it is such a commonly used product. The FDA issued a statement, reporting twenty-three cases that have resulted in serious liver injuries.

"The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risks. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they experience symptoms possibly associated with these products," said Dr. Linda Katz, interim chief medical officer of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

The FDA has also reported that is not currently aware of the specific ingredient that is causing the liver problems in Hydroxycut users. Only dietary supplements of the Hyrdroxycut brand sold after October 1994 are included in this warning. The supplement speeds up your metabolism, causing you to burn more calories throughout the day.

Hydroxycut is the brand name of some of America’s top-selling weight loss products which are taken by millions of consumers each year. Hydroxycut products are made by Iovate Health Sciences, which has over 750 items sold in more than 70 countries around the world.

Fourteen of the products have been recalled, and investigators are working on the case. The reports of the liver problems began in 2007 when a ninteen-year-old man died,and was reported to the FDA. As the issue becomes more public, more people are beginning to file claims.