Hydroxycut Recall Lawsuits
On May 1, 2009, due to reports of a death, liver failure and and related health problems by people who had taken Hydroxycut, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a strong warning against the very popular weight loss supplement. Hydroxycut is manufactured and sold by Iovate Health Systems out of Canada. The company immediately issued a voluntary recall of all of their products including products advertised under both the Iovate and MuscleTech brand names.
Hydroxycut is one of the most popular brands in the weight loss supplement market, selling over 9 million units each year. It is widely used by people for weight loss and by bodybuilders to sharpen muscles. The recall affects the following 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
Reports of Liver Damage and Even Death
Some of the reported symptoms include liver damage, elevated liver enzymes, jaundice, liver failure, kidney failure, rhabdomyolysis and death. If you or someone you love has experienced any of the systems listed above, it may be you entitled to a recovery. Potential individual and possible class action lawsuits are being investigated by the defective product attorneys at Marcus & Mack.
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