FDA Looks Into Claim That Monster Drink May Be To Blame For Five Deaths
According to reports, five deaths and a non-deadly heart attack have been “unofficially” linked to Monster Energy Drink, and the United States’ Food and Drug Administration has decided to investigate.
The reports assert people have experienced negative reactions after they drank Monster Energy Drink, which can be found in 24-ounce cans with approximately 240 milligrams of caffeine. A 12-ounce soda can has seven times less caffeine.
While the FDA is looking at the allegations, which begin back in 2004, it said the reports don’t really prove the drinks are the cause behind the injuries or deaths. According to FDA spokeswoman Shelly Burgess, the agency takes any report of injury and death seriously and will investigate the matter diligently.
A 14-year-old girl’s parents in Riverside, Calif. have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company after she drank two of the energy drinks in one day. According to the autopsy, the girl died cardiac arrhythmia because of caffeine toxicity. The medical examiner found the teenager had a congenital condition that weakens blood vessels. However, the parents assert Monster did not warn about the possible risk with its products.
Monster Beverage Corp. does have labels on its cans that say children and people sensitive to caffeine should not drink their beverage. The company, which is based in Corona, Calif., has said it does not know of any deaths related to its drinks.
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