Chewing gum and mint giant Wrigley announced last week that it will temporarily remove its new caffeinated gum from the market after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressed concerns over the product’s safety. The gum was greeted with skepticism immediately after its release late last month by FDA and
Continue Reading Wrigley Halts Rollout of Caffeinated Gum in Response to FDA Concerns
FDA to Investigate Safety of Added Caffeine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it will reexamine the safety of caffeine added to foods. The decision was prompted by the release of a new caffeinated gum called Alert, manufactured by Wrigley, which hit markets Monday. The last time FDA looked at caffeine as a food
Continue Reading FDA to Investigate Safety of Added Caffeine