FDA Issues Warning on Alcoholic Energy Drinks
The Food and Drug Administration cracked down on four caffeine-alcohol drink manufacturers on Wednesday, giving them 15 days to stop adding caffeine to their products or else stop selling them. The agency said the drinks seem to pose a serious public health risk because the caffeine masks the effects of the alcohol. They ruled that the caffeine in these drinks are an illegal additive.
Although the FDA reviewed more than two dozen caffeinated alcoholic drink makers they only took action against the four that they believe pose the biggest threat, including Four Loko manufacturer Phusion Projects. The company had already announced that they will stop putting caffeine in Four Loko.
The other three manufacturers to receive warning letters are Charge Beverages Corporation, New Century Brewing Company and United Brands Company, Inc. Check the source link to read the NY Times coverage. Source
Although the FDA reviewed more than two dozen caffeinated alcoholic drink makers they only took action against the four that they believe pose the biggest threat, including Four Loko manufacturer Phusion Projects. The company had already announced that they will stop putting caffeine in Four Loko.
The other three manufacturers to receive warning letters are Charge Beverages Corporation, New Century Brewing Company and United Brands Company, Inc. Check the source link to read the NY Times coverage. Source
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