Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States, is advising to stop using the product produced by Lovate Health Sciences Inc of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and distributed by Lovate Health Sciences, USA Inc of Blasdell, New York. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Health in Trinidad, they said Hydroxycut Products were dietary supplements marketed as a weight-loss aid, fat burner, energy enhancer, low-carb diet aid and for use as a water-loss plan under the Lovate and Muscle Tech brand names. But after an American 19-year-old died as a result of serious liver problems, the FDA issued a global warning to consumers, based on adverse reports from other consumers that the use of some Hydroxycut products was associated with a number of serious liver injuries. Other health problems reported include seizures, cardiovascular disorders and rhabodmyolysis, which is a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure. As a direct result of this, Lovate has decided to voluntarily recall 14 types of the Hydroxycut products and are also urging consumers not to use them. However, even though the FDA has blocked access to the Hydroxycut website, consumers can still purchase the recalled Hydroxycut products on the internet from other international suppliers. Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia can be purchased at any distributor as these two products are not part of the recall. Meanwhile, the Grenada Bureau of Standards is asking members of the public and the business community to call the Bureau at 440 5886 to report any suspected products. From: Grenada Bureau of Standards