US Recalls High-Profile Diet Pill

'Natural' supplement Hydroxycut caused liver damage: FDA

By the Associated Press

Posted May 1, 2009 11:03 AM CDT

(AP) – US government health officials are announcing the recall of a popular weight loss pill, after reports of liver damage and other health problems. Food and Drug Administration officials said Friday the manufacturer of Hydroxycut has launched a recall of the dietary supplement, used by people... Read full story »

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