FDA Reports 5-Hour Energy Drinks Cited in 12 Deaths
The drink, made by Farmington Hills-based Living Essentials, is among beverages being targeted by federal lawmakers, The Detroit News reports.
An energy drink produced by a Farmington Hills company has been cited in 12 deaths over the past four years, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Detroit News reported late Wednesday that 5-Hour Energy, made by Living Essentials LLC, "has been associated with 92 adverse event reports in that time, including 32 hospitalizations", according to FDA spokesperson Shelly Burgess. The report did not include any specific information about how the drink was tied to those incidents. According to the report, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), has cited rising emergency room visits tied to energy drinks in his efforts to impose caffeine limits on them. Last week, Living Essentials company security called Farmington Hills Police …
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9:48 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
I recall drinking my first energy drink when in Thailand back in the late 1980's. It was called Red Bull. Prior to purchasing this product I read the list of ingredients. Being a chemist and scientist by nature, I observe these things. After a few days in the hot and humid conditions of Bangkok and also dealing with the diesel pollution, I was feeling a little fatigued plus a dull headache. I … more ›