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Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks

By News Desk on August 23, 2023

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a public advisory to raise awareness about the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs) and their potential health implications. The advisory, released on Aug. 21, provides information…

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Energy drinks recalled in Canada over L-Dopa in product

By News Desk on August 18, 2023

Les distributions Mindblow Inc. is recalling Mindblow brand Energy drinks from the marketplace because of non-permitted ingredients, including Munuca Pruriens Extract (98% L-Dopa) that may pose a serious health risk.

L-Dopa, also known as levodopa…

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Energy drinks recalled in Canada because of high levels of caffeine

By News Desk on June 1, 2023

T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp. are recalling G Fuel brand Energy Drinks because of high levels of caffeine. Too much caffeine can cause severe disturbances to the heart and nervous system.

According to the…

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Caffeine Powder Concerns FDA, Energy Drinks Concern Denmark

By News Desk on December 17, 2014

Last week, the parents of two young men who died earlier this year after ingesting caffeine powder met with Food and Drug Administration officials to deliver a citizen petition urging the agency to ban the…
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Three States Sue 5-Hour Energy Makers For ‘Deceptive’ Advertising

By Lydia Zuraw on July 22, 2014

Oregon, Washington and Vermont have filed lawsuits against the makers of the energy drink 5-Hour Energy for making “deceptive” marketing claims. More states are expected to follow. The defendants in the cases are Living…
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Increasing Consumption Boosts Concerns About Energy Drinks

By Lydia Zuraw on July 1, 2014

Many consumers are aware of the safety concerns surrounding energy drinks combined with alcohol, but energy drinks in their own right are an increasing cause for concern. Dr. Stacy Fisher, a cardiologist who specializes in…
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Energy Drink Makers Get ‘Guidance’ But No Investigation Into Deaths

By Dan Flynn on January 16, 2014

A couple of years ago, after reports surfaced about deaths that might be attributable to popular energy drinks, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) demanded that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigate the potentially…
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CSPI Calls New 5-hour Energy Safety Video Misleading

By News Desk on December 6, 2012

The Washington, DC-based Center for Science in the Public Interest is asking consumers “not to believe” a new video posted online by 5-hour Energy, which has come under fire recently after reports of health issues…
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Five U.S. Consumers Drank Same Energy Drink Before Death, Records Show

By Gretchen Goetz on October 23, 2012

Over the past eight years, five people have died shortly after drinking Monster brand energy drinks, according to government records. This fact was discovered by a Maryland mother who requested to see reports of adverse…
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Brown Rice Syrup Puts Arsenic In Organic Foods

By Dan Flynn on February 17, 2012

Brown rice syrup used in many organic foods as a substitute for the often-chastised high fructose corn sugar is causing problems of its own with high arsenic levels.

That means danger for those consuming such…
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