In the wake of the Hydroxycut recall, there is a great deal of debate over how much power the FDA has and should have over the weight loss supplement market. On one side, advocates believe that FDA control could have prevented the 1 death, 23 cases of liver damage, 4 cases of seizures and 46 cases of cardiovascular events. On the other hand, supporters believe that Iovate's voluntary recall proves that the supplement market can handle itself.

There are currently only two FDA approved weight loss supplements: Meridia and Alli. However, because the FDA does not control the market, Americans spent $1.67 billion on other supplements in 2007 which could contain ingredients that cause health problems. The ingredient that caused Hydroxycut's issues has still not been identified and could still be on the market.

If you or someone you know has been injured by Hydroxycut, contact the Hydroxycut recall lawyers of a law firm at your convenience.