Company recalls 11 Hydroxycut dietary supplement products in Canada

According to the Canadian Press, Canadian-based company Iovate Health Sciences Inc. is voluntarily recalling 11 products, and an additional three not sold in Canada, which were the subject of a public warning in the United States late last week after reports linking some of them to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death.

Company recalls 11 Hydroxycut dietary supplement products in Canada


The following have been recalled:

-Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets

-Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets

-Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules

-Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules

-Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets

-Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets

-Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)

-Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets

-Hydroxycut Liquid Shots

-Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed Capsules

-Hydroxycut 24 Caplets

An additional three products were mentioned in an advisory from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday, but they are not sold in Canada by Iovate: Hydroxycut Carb Control Caplets, Hydroxycut Natural Caplets and Hydroxycut Hardcore RTD (Ready to Drink).

The Hydroxycut products are natural health products promoted for weight-loss, fat burning, and energy-enhancement.