Hydroxycut Now Faces 3 Class Action Lawsuits

June 25, 2009 by Matt Placek-Updated June 29

On May 1, 2009, the FDA ordered the recall of Hydroxycut from stores nationwide due to reports that Hydroxycut causes liver damage. As of today, three class action lawsuits have been filled against Hydroxycut’s maker, Iovate Health Sciences, in Tennessee, California, and Canada.

By May 1, the FDA had received 23 cases of liver disease in patients that had been using the recommended dosage as stated on the Hydroxycut bottle. The FDA also stated that they had reports of other side effects such as seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure. In all, 14 Hydroxycut products were recalled by the FDA.

Hydroxycut was not regulated or approved by the FDA because dietary supplements are not required to be FDA approved to be sold in the United States.

Many resources have popped up online outlining the dangers of hydroxycut, as well as helping consumers identify symptoms and find out if they should join the hydroxycut lawsuit.