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FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
Dietary Supplements Linked to One Death; Pose Risk of Liver Injury
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries. Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market.
The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA. Other health problems reported include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure.
Liver injury, although rare, was reported by patients at the doses of Hydroxycut recommended on the bottle. Symptoms of liver injury include jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) and brown urine. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, light-colored stools, excessive fatigue, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, itching, and loss of appetite.
“The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products,” said Linda Katz, M.D., interim chief medical officer of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
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 under the Iovate and MuscleTech brand names. The list of products being recalled by Iovate currently includes:
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
Although the FDA has not received reports of serious liver-related adverse reactions for all Hydroxycut products, Iovate has agreed to recall all the products listed above. Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia products are not affected by the recall. Consumers who have any of the products involved in the recall are advised to stop using them and to return them to the place of purchase. The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.
Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems with the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail, fax or phone.
–Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
http://
–Regular Mail: Use FDA postage paid form 3500 found at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm
http:// and mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
–Fax: 800-FDA-0178
–Phone: 800-FDA-1088
The FDA continues to investigate the potential relationship between Hydroxycut dietary supplements and liver injury or other potentially serious side effects.
ΠΑΡΑΚΑΤΩ ΚΑΙ Η ΑΠΑΝΤΗΣΗ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ ΤΗΣ MUSCLETECH :
Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Hydroxycut-Branded Products
Contact:
Jamie Moss
201-493-1027
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- (May 1, 2009) -- Iovate Health Sciences USA, Inc. of Blasdell, New York and Ontario, Canada announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Hydroxycut branded products sold in the United States.
Iovate initiated a voluntary recall when it became aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s assessment of 23 reports about consumers having experienced liver-related problems, as well as a small number of published case reports, was different from Iovate’s analysis. On May 1, 2009, the FDA issued an advisory which states that, “Although the liver damage appears to be relatively rare, FDA believes consumers should not be exposed to unnecessary risk.” The number of adverse event reports described by the FDA is small relative to the many millions of people who have used Hydroxycut products over the 7 years referenced by the FDA. Iovate’s own assessment of the potential risk associated with the use of these products differs from that expressed by the Agency. Every product marketed by Iovate is evaluated during its development for the safety of its individual ingredients. Additionally, independent thirdparty experts from the leading independent scientific firm specializing in ingredient assessment, toxicology and product safety for the nutritional and pharmaceutical industry review the safety of Iovate’s ingredients and formulas before products are introduced in the marketplace. Only after this external review is completed does Iovate release a formula.
However, out of an abundance of caution and because consumer safety is Iovate’s top priority, Iovate is voluntarily recalling these Hydroxycut-branded products.
The recalled products are sold in multiple-count caplet and capsule boxes and bottles. The FDA advisory states that, “Consumers who have these products are urged to stop using them.” Iovate is working with the FDA and retailers to ensure that these products are quickly and effectively removed from the market. For product refunds, consumers are directed to return their product directly to the location where it was purchased. Consumers with questions about the advisory or recall can visit www.hydroxycutinformation.com
http:// for more information. Consumers can also contact the company by calling 1-877-468-2835 between 9 am and 5 pm Eastern Standard time.
The list of products being voluntarily recalled by Iovate:
HYDROXYCUT RAPID RELEASE REGULAR CAPLETS
631656893649 Hydroxycut 140ct Cap US
631656833621 Hydroxycut 60 GNC US
631656600988 Hydroxycut 300ct Caplets US
631656890129 Hydroxycut 36ct Cap US "with CARDS"
631656282245 Hydroxycut 160ct Cap US *Discontinued*
631656873214 Hydroxycut 58ct Cap US
631656813418 Hydroxycut 70ct Cap US
631656808612 Hydroxycut 70ct Caps US *Discontinued*
631656808117 Hydroxycut 100 cap US *Discontinued*
631656818642 Hydroxycut 140ct Cap US *Discontinued*
631656882414 Hydroxycut 80ct Caps US *Discontinued*
631656843262 Hydroxycut 210ct Cap US
631656828665 Hydroxycut 210 cap US *Discontinued*
631656600582 Hydroxycut 60ct + 1 Hydroxycut Sachet WB US
631656600476 Hydroxycut 72ct + Hydroxycut Sachet WB US
631656600483 Hydroxycut 100ct Caplets US
631656600506 Hydroxycut 150ct Caplets US
631656601251 Hydroxycut 170 Caplets US
631656600452 Hydroxycut 30ct Caplets US
HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE LIQUID CAPSULES
631656600650 Hydroxycut Hardcore 120ct US
631656600834 Hydroxycut Hardcore 210ct US
631656001778 Hydroxycut Hardcore 30ct US
631656601435 Hydroxycut Hardcore 252ct US
631656601848 Hydroxycut Hardcore 30ct US Trial - Bodybuilding.com
631656601749 Hydroxycut Hardcore 120ct US NEW
631656601763 Hydroxycut Hardcore 252ct US
631656601756 Hydroxycut Hardcore 210ct US NEW
HYDROXYCUT CAFFEINE-FREE CAPLETS
631656801224 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 140ct Cap US
631656821246 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 330ct Cap US
631656801217 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 100ct Cap US
631656801231 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 58ct Cap US
631656899122 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 36ct Cap US
631656600544 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 60ct US
631656600551 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 72ct US
631656600568 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 100ct US
HYDROXYCUT MAX CAPLETS
631656601466 Hydroxycut Max 120ct bonus + 1Hyd Max Sachet WB US
631656601633 Hydroxycut Max 210ct Bonus + 1 Hyd Max Sachet WB US
HYDROXYCUT REGULAR DRINK PACKET
631656860191 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Drink Mix 21pk Sachet - Wild Berry US
631656860313 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Drink Mix 21pk Sachet - Country Lemonade US
HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE DRINK PACKET (IGNITION STIX)
631656701326 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 2.7g Sachet - Blue Raspberry US
631656701319 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 2.6g Sachet - Fruit Punch US
631656760118 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 40pk x 2g Sachet - Fruit Punch US
631656760125 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 40pk x 2g Sachet - Blue Raspberry US
HYDROXYCUT CAFFEINE-FREE DRINK PACKET
631656760095 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free Drink Mix 21pk x 3.6g Sachet - Raspberry Ice US
HYDROXYCUT MAX DRINK PACKET
631656860375 Hydroxycut Max Drink Mix 40pk x 2.4g Sachet - Wild Berry US
631656860382 Hydroxycut Max Drink Mix 40pk x 2.7g Sachet - Lemonade US
HYDROXYCUT LIQUID SHOT
631656800159 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Single Shot 2oz - Wild Berry US
631656860207 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Shot 2 x 2oz Pk - Wild Berry US
631656860498 Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US
HYDROXYCUT MAX AQUA SHED
631656601855 Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed 60ct Capsules US
HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE RTD
631656860436 Hydroxycut Hardcore 4 x8oz RTD - Grape Infusion US
631656860399 Hydroxycut Hardcore 4 x 8oz RTD - Triple WildBerry US
631656860665 Hydroxycut Hardcore 12-pack RTD - Grape Infusion US
631656860467 Hydroxycut Hardcore 3 x 4-pack RTD - Grape Infusion US
631656860443 Hydroxycut Hardcore 3 x 4-pack RTD - Triple Wildberry US
631656860443 Hydroxycut Hardcore 3 x 4-pack RTD - Triple Wildberry US
631656860568 Hydroxycut Hardcore 12-pack RTD - Triple Wildberry US
HYDROXYCUT 24
631656600933 Hydroxycut 24 (96 caps/ blister pack) US
HYDROXYCUT CARB CONTROL
631656800036 Hydroxycut Carb Control 58ct Cap US
631656800029 Hydroxycut Carb Control 100ct Cap US
631656800012 Hydroxycut Carb Control 140ct Cap US
HYDROXYCUT NATURAL
631656600889 Hydroxycut Natural 100ct US
Please note that Hydroxycut Hoodia and Hydroxycut Cleanse products are not included in this recall; nor are any other Iovate products.
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