FDA Energy Drink Plans Earn Durbin’s Stamp; Firms Meet With Agency
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Senate critics say FDA “is moving forward in a number of areas to protect vulnerable populations against high levels of caffeine in energy drinks.” Monster Energy and Rockstar representatives tell FDA their products are safe. Rep. Markey asks FTC to scrutinize advertising for the products.
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