 On May 1, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products, due to 23 reports of serious health problems associated with the use of Hydroxycut, and at least one death, and to destroy any product that they may possess.The warning stated ""Although the liver damage appears to be relatively rare, FDA believes consumers should not be exposed to unnecessary risk.Consumers who have these products are urged to stop using them.""