There is growing evidence that many of the diet pills and weight loss supplements available for sale as over-the-counter products may be harmful to your health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already initiated an investigation into many of these products. Currently, they have identified 69 tainted products, and it is likely that hundreds of others will be added to the list in upcoming weeks.
One of the most high profile weight loss supplements on this list is called StarCaps, a product which Kathie Lee Gifford has endorsed on the “Today Show” and can be purchased without a prescription at stores such as GNC and the Vitamin Shoppe.
StarCaps is marketed as a natural dietary supplement. However, the FDA has discovered that these pills contain bumetanide, a pharmaceutical drug that can have harmful effects on your health. Recently, there has been a voluntary product recall issued for StarCaps based on the findings of the FDA investigation.
StarCaps is not the only diet supplement to contain hidden and potentially harmful drugs that are not listed in the ingredients. Unfortunately, many of these potentially harmful products are still on the market.
It is important to contact an experienced product liability lawyer if you have developed a serious condition as a result of taking one of these tainted weight loss products. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a product liability claim in the Chicago, Illinois area, please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
