FDA Probes Whether Deaths Linked To Energy Shots by Elizabeth Weise and Jayne O'Donnell. USA Today.
At issue are 13 reports of deaths and 33 hospitalizations associated with highly caffeinated shots often sold in convenience stores. Due to the fact that energy drinks are classified as dietary supplements they are not regulated by the F.D.A and the amount of caffeine is often not known or inaccurately reported according to experts cited in the story. Soft drinks, by contrast, are regulated and must have no more than 71.5 milligrams of caffeine in a 12-ounce serving. An expert in caffeine toxicity listed among its possible symptoms cardiac arrhythmia, and psychotic episodes. The question of what the F.D.A. should do in response is the emphasis of this story.
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