March 27, 2008

The FDA reported that diet products labeled “Blue Steel” and “Hero” may cause defective product injuries, including dangerous affects on blood pressure.

These products are marketed as diet products but may have undeclared ingredients, have not been proven safe or effective by the FDA, and may cause defective product injuries.

The undeclared ingredients may interact with some prescription medications, possibly lowering blood pressure to dangerous levels, and causing defective product injuries.

These unapproved diet products could cause Texas defective product injuries.

Read more: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01809.html