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FDA Announces Recall of Hydroxcut Weight-Loss Supplement

Frank Dito — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:08:58 +0000

The FDA is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products. The Hydroxcut products are associated with serious liver injuries and the FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice to liver damage requiring a liver transplant. Additionally, other problems include seizures, and rhabdomyolysis, which is a type of muscle damage that can lead to kidney failure. One death due to liver failure was reported to the FDA.

Symptoms of liver injury include jaundice, nausea, vomiting, light colored stools, excessive fatigue, weakness, stomach or abdominal pain, itching and loss of appetite. Liver injury was reported by using the recommended dosages.

“The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk” and suggests consulting with your doctor if you are experiencing any of the symptoms.

If you have been injured using Hydroxycut or another defective product, please contact attorney Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq., at (718) -979-4300 so that you may discuss your legal rights. Remember, your time to do so is very limited so please call today.

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Nantucket Trail Mix Recall

Frank Dito — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:55:20 +0000

The Staten Island Advance is reporting that Kraft Foods has recalled it’s Nantucket Trail Mix, saying the pistachios could be contaminated with salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people. It is often associated with fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Reportedly, a 60-year old woman from Staten Island’s Annandale section suffered salmonella like symptoms shortly after eating the product. The woman reported the incident to Kraft and planned on seeing her this morning. The bag was purchased at the Costco store in the New Springville section of Staten Island on Monday and the store notified her yesterday of the potential salmonella contamination.

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Patrons Sickened in Upstate Applebee’s

Frank Dito — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:18:23 +0000

1010wins and MSNBCare reporting that up to 100 patrons were exposed to Shigellosis bacteria after eating at an upstate Applebee’s restaurant in Camillus, New York. The bacteria is associated with consuming food or water contaminated with fecal matter. The bacterial infection can cause painful or bloody diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps beginning a day or two after exposure. The infection usually abates within 5-7 days afterward but sometimes medical attention is required. The cause of the outbreak is under investigation but officials are focusing their search on lemons and limes.

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