Warning: Stop Using Hydroxycut Products Now!

May 1, 2009 by Michelle  
Filed under News

warning-signWe know that having arthritis makes it difficult to work out or lose weight.  If you have been taking Hyrdroxycut to help you lose weight, stop now! 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)is warning consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products immediately.  According to the FDA, “some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries.”  There have been reports of one death due to liver failure, the need for liver transplants and other health problems.

Iovate Health Scienceshas agreed to recall their Hydroxycut products.  The following Hydroxycut products are included in the recall:

  • 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

Not all Hydroxycut products are being recalled.  However, if you have been taking any of the Hydroxycut products in the recall listed above, stop taking them and return them to the place of purchase or throw them away.

For more information regarding the recall, see today’s FDA announcement and information from Iovate Health Sciences.

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