May 1, 2009 FDA Hydroxycut Recall

The warning comes after the reports of serious health problems and death after consumers had used the popular weight loss supplement.  Hydroxycut dietary supplement products have been recalled.  The recall includes 14 Hydroxycut products.  Anyone who has been taking Hydroxycut is warned to immediately stop taking the supplement.

Hydroxycut has been a popular weight loss aid since its introduction in 2002. In 2004, Hydroxycut products were reformulated after ephedra, one of the ingredients in the original formula, was pulled from the market.  The Hydroxycut products have gone on to become the number one selling weight loss supplements in America.  People have used Hydroxycut products to help control appetite, lose weight and increase energy for more than five years.

Hydroxycut touts the use of natural and herbal ingredients, making it sound safe to use. However, the use of herbal and natural substances doesn’t automatically make a product safe for consumption. The FDA is currently checking into the specific ingredients in Hydroxycut products that are at the cause of the health issues. The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements and is only in charge of foods and drugs. The FDA became involved in the warning after the reports of injury. 

The nature of the health problems related to the Hydroxycut recall include cardiovascular problems that ranged from heart palpitations to heart attack; seizures; rhabdomyolysis (muscle damage) that can lead to kidney failure; and liver toxicity that can cause severe liver damage. There has been one death attributed to taking Hydroxycut.  This death came after severe liver damage was diagnosed and the patient was waiting for a liver transplant.

The May 1, 2009 FDA Hydroxycut recall should be cause for alarm in anyone who has been taking Hydroxycut

— or who has taken it in the past.  It is not known of some of the health problems the public is experiencing are a result of long-term use of a Hydroxycut product, or if they occurred after just short-term use.  It is clear that the people who got sick did not misuse the product.  They had taken the product according to package instructions and did not overuse Hydroxycut.

If you have had any health problems after taking Hydroxycut you need to talk to an attorney immediately. An attorney familiar with these types of cases can help determine if you have a case.  In many instances the attorney may already be working on other similar cases that deal with Hydroxycut health issues. 

Whether your issues were large or small an attorney will help you recover your damages — including medical expenses and pain and suffering — as a result of taking Hydroxycut products.  Even if your health problem occurred some time ago, you still may be eligible for some recovery.  An attorney who specializes in Hydroxycut cases understands the health problems that could have occurred and will help you get the money you deserve.  A lawyer will work with you in making and winning your case.

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If you have used any HYDROXYCUT products and suffered possible problems, please contact our attorneys to file your legal claim. Call (800) 818-8148 or complete the form on this page to reach our law firm.