Suit Charges That Ultimate Cleanse Caused Intestinal Perforation
An Arizona man who used Ultimate Cleanse is suing the manufacturer and the store where he bought the product. The complaint (shown below) charged that the product caused perforation of his colon that required hospitalization and two operations. The product contains cascara segrada, a harsh laxative that in 2002 was banned as an ingredient in over-the-counter drugs. It can still be legally sold as a dietary supplement, but there is no logical reason to use it. The surgeon who treated the man believes that the perforation was caused by the cascara segrada content of the product. Infomercial Watch warns against the use of Dual Action Cleanse, a similar product. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA …
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