The FDA is urging consumers to “immediately stop” using Hydroxycut diet supplements, due to the possibility of liver problems and other health issues. So far, the FDA has received 23 reports of serious liver problems and one death believed to be associated with Hydroxycut.
The company has agreed to recall 14 of its products; however, Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia will remain on the market. One of the most popular diet supplements on the market, Hydroxcut sold 9 million packages last year.
At the current time, the FDA is still trying to figure out what ingredient or combination of ingredients is causing the health problems. Victims are complaining of conditions ranging from jaundice and fatigue to cardiovascular problems and liver failure severe enough to require a transplant. In one case, the 19-year-old victim died from damage to his liver. Although serious reactions are rare, the FDA doesn’t want anyone taking chances. They are warning customers to stop using the supplement immediately.
Richard J. Arsenault, 2011
