Dive Summary:
- After the recent lawsuits against so-called "energy shots," the FDA is looking into allegations that they caused 13 deaths and counting.
- The agency claims they have received a total of 92 complaints of injury, sickness, hospitalization or death after consuming one or more of the energy shots.
- These new allegations, coupled with the ongoing lawsuit against Monster, are sure to have a negative impact on the energy drink market as the year comes to a close.
From the article:
WASHINGTON (AP) â The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of 13 deaths possibly linked to so-called "energy shots" and cautioning consumers to talk to their doctors before they take them or other energy drinks.The agency has received 92 reports that cite illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths after consumption of a product marketed as 5-Hour Energy. The FDA has also received reports that cited the highly caffeinated Monster Energy Drink in five deaths and one non-fatal heart attack.Agency officials said the reports to the FDA from consumers, doctors and others don't nece...
