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Weight Loss Supplements Recall

By Oguz Ozdemir

On July 17, 2009 the Young You Corporation voluntarily removed four of their dietary supplements that were sold to promote weight loss because they contained an ingredient that was not declared by the company.

The Young You Corporation pulled Slimbionic, SlimDemand capsules, One Weight Loss Pill, and Botanical Weight Loss due to the fact that they each contained Sibutramine which is a drug that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as an appetite suppressant.

While Sibutramine is an FDA approved drug, the dietary supplements by the Young You Corporation are not drugs and do not require approval by the FDA. In addition, Sibutramine has been known to increase blood pressure substantially. It also can increase pulse rates and is an even bigger risk for anyone who has a history of heart disease, congestive heart failure, any type of heart arrhythmias or previously had a stroke.

All of the dietary weight loss products were sold on the internet and as well as at the company's Weight Loss and Rejuvenation Center in Tarzana, CA. All of the products that were sold were distributed as 30 capsules per box and include Sibutramine as an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

The company took action voluntarily and was working directly with the FDA in recalling the products. Young You is concerned about the health of its customers and the safety of the public in purchasing and using its products.

If you have purchased any of the recalled Young You weight loss products you may destroy them or return them directly to the company at 19590 Ventura Boulevard, Tarzana, CA 91356. To date the company and the FDA have received no reports of any illnesses or injuries as a result of using these products.

If you have a history of heart disease or stroke and used any of the weight loss products manufactured by the Young You Corporation you may wish to check with your doctor to see if you have suffered from any effects due to the inadvertent use of Sibutramine. And if you have a pre-existing condition that includes high blood pressure, you should consult with your physician to see if any further damage has been detected from using any of the four weight loss supplements.

While the Young You Corporation has been amicable in working with the FDA to rectify this situation, its negligence in providing the complete list of active ingredients for its weight loss product line has definitely put the general public in jeopardy. Heart problems and hypertension are serious health issues that could result in heart attacks, stroke and even death.

If you or a loved one has used any of the recalled dietary weight loss supplements from the Young You Corporation and have suffered any additional health problems as a result of the undisclosed ingredient Sibutramine you should contact our law firm to determine if you wish to pursue any type of legal action against the company. Our legal team at Napoli Bern Ripka can help guide you in the right direction.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Oguz Ozdemir

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on July 30, 2009 (boomark / email).