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FDA Investigates Another Energy Drink and Its Possible Role in 13 Deaths

Donald Deane — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:30:58 +0000

In what seems to be evidence of an emerging trend, the FDA is currently investigating another highly caffeinated energy drinkand the role it may have played in 13 deaths and many more injuries. According to FDA records, 5-Hour Energy has been mentioned in 90 case filings since 2009, including 30 that cited life-threatening injuries like [...]

FDA Investigates Possible Link Between Monster Energy Drink and Five Deaths

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:00:03 +0000

Today, highly caffeinated drinks are more popular than ever, especially among teens. But one leading energy drink, Monster, is currently under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration for a possible link to five deaths.

The Dangers Of Energy Drinks And Alcohol

JMrozek — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:46:45 +0000

From time to time the topic of energy drinks being detrimental comes up. And if they’re dangerous by themselves, then common sense would tell us that they would most certainly be even more risky when mixed with some booze. If you’re curious, then tonight you have an opportunity to find out just how serious this is.

New Energy Drink Risks

BJ Ragone — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:00:59 +0000

There have always been risks that come with energy drinks, but a new study shows that there could be even bigger risks at work. When energy drinks started hitting the market America found a new best friend. The energy drink market itself is the fastest growing drink market in the US. A new study is [...]