Hydroxycut Product Recall

HYDROXYCUT PRODUCT RECALL

May 1, 2009 - the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised people to immediately stop using the dietary supplement (weight loss supplement), Hydroxycut, linking it to serious liver injuries and death. Hydroxycut products are dietary supplements that are marketed for weight-loss, as fat burners, as energy-enhancers, as low carb diet aids, and for water loss. Hydroxycut is available in most grocery stores, health food stores and local pharmacies.

In its warning, the FDA identified 23 reports of Hydroxycut causing liver damage.

The maker of Hydroxycut has agreed to the recall of all fourteen (14) of its products. The recalled products are:

Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
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 RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
Hydroxycut 24
Hydroxycut Carb Control
Hydroxycut Natural

Hydroxycut products are manufactured by Iovate Health Sciences, Inc. of Ontario, Canada and distributed in the U.S. by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc., near Buffalo, New York.

SHELLER, P.C. is investigating Hydroxycut claims. We are reviewing cases in which a person taking Hydroxycut has suffered liver failure, a liver transplant or death from liver failure.

Please email me at chomolash@sheller.com or call me at (215) 790-7379 with any questions regarding your potential case.