(Update 3) FDA Recalls Hydroxycut Linked to Liver Damage and Death

Boston (HealthKnowItAll) - Late last week the FDA issued a recall for as many as 14 Hydroxycut products over concerns dealing with liver damage.

Hydroxycut is a fat burner supplement sold in U.S. nutrition stores and is very popular because it works.

It is taken by people looking to lose weight, and is very popular on the bodybuilding circuit as a supplement for reducing body fat percentage.

It is marketed as containing all natural ingredients, but as of late it has been the cause of concern due to serious side effects.

The FDA has received a total of 23 reports of liver damage in people taking the dietary supplement.

They have also received 1 report of death, in a 19 year old male who died after experiencing sudden liver failure.

The recalled products are:

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.