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‘Fat-burning’ supplement, OxyElite Pro, linked to liver failure

As reported by the USA Today (10/8 Weise), Wall Street Journal (10/9 Burton) and Reuters (10/9 Clarke), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating 29 cases of hepatitis linked to the ‘fat-burning’ supplement, OxyElite Pro, that possibly led to two liver transplants and one death.  At least eleven patients have been hospitalized.

Health officials are advising consumers to stop using the product.

OxyElite Pro  is distributed by USPLabs LLC of Dallas, Texas and sold throughout the United States via the Internet and retail stores.

The Kansas City (MO) Star (10/8, Kelleher) and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser (10/9, Zoellick, Kakesako) have also reported on the story.

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This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy and clarity by the team of writers and attorneys at Zoll & Kranz, LLC and is as accurate as possible. This content should not be taken as legal advice from an attorney. If you would like to learn more about our owner and experienced Ohio injury lawyer, Michelle L. Kranz, you can do so here.

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