As countless consumers react to the recent Hydroxycut recall, public attention is once again turning to the issue of product safety - particularly, to the lax regulations on the dietary supplement industry.

Although the Food and Drug Administration has extensive regulatory powers over pharmaceutical products and medical device manufacturers, it does not closely monitor the so-called "natural" supplement market. Because Hydroxycut advertised its products as a supplement made from "natural" ingredients, the FDA had no authority to order safety testing on Hydroxycut products. Furthermore, in monitoring the effects of Hydroxycut after its release, the FDA could rely only on voluntary reports - many of which took months to make their way onto the right desk. In 2007, a 19-year-old male died from liver failure while taking Hydroxycut ... but the FDA was not made aware until March of 2009.

At a law firm, we have been fighting on behalf of injured consumers for years. When dangerous dietary supplements make their way onto the market, thousands of people like you can be affected. If your health has been damaged by Hydroxycut products, we believe that it is our duty and our privilege to help you hold the manufacturers of harmful products responsible. If you would like to explore your legal options with the help of our Hydroxycut attorneys, call us at your convenience.