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Hydroxycut Recall

The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems associated with certain Hydroxycut products. Most of the 23 reports involved liver injuries, including liver damage and liver failure, some requiring a liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA. Hydroxycut RecallOther 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.

In response, Iovate Health Sciences has agreed to a Hydroxycut recall of the following products:
Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Grape Explosion
Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Triple Wildberry
Hydroxycut 280ct-3 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 280ct-6 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 100ct-6 month supply (7 bottles+ 4 free) Kit
Hydroxycut 2x60ct Club Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut 100ct-1 month supply (1 bottle+1 free) Kit
Hydroxycut 58 cap 12-pack Target US Kit *Discontinued*
Hydroxycut 100ct-3 month supply (4 bottles+2 free) Kit
Hydroxycut Sachet Twin Pack US Kit
Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US Kit
Hydroxycut Hardcore Shredded Stack Kit120ct
Hydroxycut 60 Rapid Release Caplets
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 Recall: Liver Damage
and Liver Failure Compensation

If you have suffered liver damage or liver failure after using Hydroxycut, contact our law firm regarding a Hydroxycut lawsuit seeking the following:
  • Medical expenses (past and present)
  • Lost wages (past and future)
  • Pain and suffering (past and future)
Pain and suffering can include compensation for physical pain associated with liver damage and liver failure, suffering, emotional distress, and disability.

Partner Elliot Olsen is managing attorney for these cases. To contact Elliot, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.

Posted May 2009

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Selenium in Total Body Formula

On March 27, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use "Total Body Formula" in flavors Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar and "Total Body Mega Formula" in the Orange/Tangerine flavor of these products after receiving reports of adverse reactions in users in Florida and Tennessee (www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01812.html). The adverse reactions generally occurred after five to 10 days of daily ingestion of the product, and included significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain, deformed fingernails, and fatigue.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has found hazardous levels of selenium in samples of certain flavors of the dietary supplement products "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula." The FDA has received 43 reports of serious, adverse reactions from persons in nine states, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Analyses of samples of the products by FDA laboratories have now found most of the samples contain extremely high levels of selenium--up to 40,800 micrograms per recommended serving, or more than 200 times the amount of selenium per serving (i.e., 200 micrograms) indicated on the labels of the products.

Selenium, a naturally occurring mineral, is needed only in very small amounts for good health. Selenium can boost the immune system. Generally, normal consumption of food and water provides adequate selenium to support good health. Excessive intake of selenium is known to cause symptoms to include significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain, fatigue, loss of finger nails and blistering skin.

Posted April 2008.

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