The FDA has publicly cited three energy drink manufacturers
in adverse events reports for negative effects, hospitalizations, and even
deaths. Rockstar Inc. is included in some 13 adverse event reports for things
like increased heart rate, abdominal pain, and nausea. The reports, dating back
to 2006, include four hospitalizations.
Monster Beverage Corp. finds itself in 40 reports, including
20 hospitalizations and 5 deaths. Even worse is Living Essentials LLC’s
citation in 92 reports, including 33 hospitalizations and 13 deaths from 2004
to present. No word yet on other energy drinks like like Red Bull and AMP
Energy. The FDA says they are working on reports for the public as quickly as
they can.
Energy drink consumption is not a new subject of concern;
there have been previous allegations that Monster and 5-Hour Energy had been
involved in hospitalizations and deaths, and some lawmakers are seeking reform
on caffeine limits in these types of beverages.
Sen. Dick Durban of Illinois and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of
Connecticut have requested a meeting with the FDA’s Margaret Hamburg to discuss
safety concerns of energy drinks.
“Over the past year, there has been alarming evidence that
energy drinks pose a potential threat to the public’s health,” they wrote. “It
is necessary for the FDA to take immediate action to address a serious public
health issue.”
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