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Under fire: energy drinks can put consumers at risk

Source: FindLaw: Attorney Blog, Nov 8 2012, 2:41pm CST

We have all seen the rise of flashy, aggressive advertising by energy drinks over the past decade -- and with it, the rise of energy drinks as an accepted medium of drinks. For many people, Red Bull, Rockstar and 5-Hour Energy h ...

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Can new FDA graphic warning labels for tobacco pass a first amendment legal challenge?

Source: EurekAlert  |   Jun 17 2013, 11:41pm CDT

WASHINGTON When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposes new graphic warning labels for tobacco products, they can survive a First Amendment challenge if they depict health consequences and their effectiveness is supported by ...

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Makers of ?Wake Up? pill claims to give you energy in the morning

Source: Local6.com  |   Jun 17 2013, 10:39pm CDT

Caffeine is finding its way into all sorts of unexpected products lately; gum, beef jerky, even Colgate is reportedly designing a toothbrush that will release caffeine. The makers of these products know Americans are ...

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Will an Energy Drink Ban Impact the Soda Market?

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Clandestine caffeine: It's not just energy drinks anymore, it's energy foods

Source: Biloxi Sun Herald  |   Jun 17 2013, 7:35am CDT

PHILADELPHIA - If you were unaware caffeine was creeping into foods until last month, when Wrigley was blasted for putting the stimulant in a new gum, here's the latest buzz. The growing list of so-called energy foods inc ...

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A Nonprofit Fills Regulatory Void

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Labels on bags of snack foods indicate they are non-GMO food products. Last year $2.4 billion worth of products were sold with a label saying they do not contain ingredients from genetically modified organisms, but the claim wasn't b ...

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Study indicates energy drinks have same efficacy as cup of coffee

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CLARKSBURG — During a long shift at work, many people turn to energy drinks as a source of caffeine. However, a research group at Centre College in Kentucky found that 5-hour “energy shot” drinks have the same efficacy as a cup of coffee. Ka ...

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