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New York Hydroxycut Recall Attorneys
The popular dietary supplement Hydroxycut has been linked to 23 reported cases of liver damage and at least one reported death. The Food and Drug Administration has warned dieters and body builders as of May 1, 2009 to stop using the Canadian-made supplement. At least 9 million packages were sold last year. Other health problems some Hydroxycut users have had include cardiovascular problems, jaundice, seizures and rhabdomyolysis, which is a type of muscle damage that can cause kidney failure.
Click here for an FDA press release on the potential dangers of Hydroxycut.
It takes time for the FDA to discover harmful dietary supplements because they have no authority to review the supplements before they are marketed. Even with regulators monitoring aftermarket reports for any signs of trouble or distress and stricter requirements to alert the FDA when they learn of problems, consumers still suffer because of improper manufacturing of defective products.
Symptoms of liver damage that may be caused by Hydroxycut include:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Unusual tiredness
- Weakness
- Stomach or abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Itching
If you or someone you know has experienced any of these symptoms after taking Hydroxycut, it is very important to seek attention from a health care provider. Although Hydroxycut is a naturally made product, it still contains ingredients that may have high toxic levels. Based on the information that is currently available, the FDA isn't able to determine exactly which ingredient in Hydroxycuts 14 products may be associated with liver injury.
Improper warnings or instruction on a products packaging can inflict injuries to the individual using the product. Design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects are all capable of posing threats of injury to innocent consumers. The results of product liability accidents in New York may cause life-long physical, emotional and financial effects on the victim. If you have suffered injury after using Hydroxycut, it is vital to contact a skilled New York Hydroxycut Injury Attorney at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro who can help you seek proper compensation for pain and suffering, loss of wages, hospital bills, treatment, and surgery. Call us today for an evaluation of your case.