AAFES RECALL  NO. 09-054 RELEASE DATE: 1 May, 2009 (UPDATED) 8 May, 2009 SUBJECT: QA HAZARDOUS RECALL – Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A., Inc. Recalls Various Hydroxycut Products

SCOPE: WORLDWIDE / CATALOG The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries. Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market. The FDA has received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, an indicator of potential liver injury, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has been reported to the FDA. Other health problems reported include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure. The following items are affected by the recall: UPC DESCRIPTION 631656600483 Facelift Hydroxycut - 100CT 631656600506 Facelift Hydroxycut - 150CT 631656600568 Facelift Hydroxycut CF - 100CT 631656600933 Hydroxycut 24 AM/PM 96 Caplet’s 631656600650 Hydroxycut Hardcore 120 ct 631656600834 Hydroxycut Hardcore 210 ct 631656600582 Facelift Hydroxycut - 60 ct 631656860207 Hydroxycut shots wldbry 2OZ2PK 631656860313 Hydroxycut Lemonade Packets NEW ITEMS RECALLED: 631656893649 Hydroxycut 140ct Cap US 631656833621 Hydroxycut 60 GNC US 631656873214 Hydroxycut 58ct Cap US 631656813418 Hydroxycut 70ct Cap US 631656843262 Hydroxycut 210ct Cap US 631656600650 Hydroxycut Hardcore 120ct US 631656801224 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 140ct Cap US 631656760118 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 40pk x 2g Sachet - Fruit Punch US 631656760125 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 40pk x 2g Sachet - Blue Raspberry US 631656800012 Hydroxycut Carb Control 140ct Cap US 185701000631 Hydroxycut 58 Twn pk AAFES customers may return the affected products for a full refund. Click Here to view the entire FDA recall message. Consumers with questions about the recall can visit www.hydroxycutinformation.com for more information.  Consumers can also contact the company by calling 1-877-468-2835 Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time.   Home | History | About AAFES | Store Locator Contact AAFES | Employment | AAFES Sale Flyers | Online Shopping