Hum Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Monster Beverage Corp. will include caffeine content on its energy drink labels because it no longer wants to be considered a dietary supplement, and instead will adhere to Food and Drug Administration guidelines for conventional foods. The switch comes after a wrongful death lawsuit filed last fall against Monster Energy, which plagued the company ? and the rest of the energy drink industry. It prompted the release of FDA reports that attributed five possible deaths to Monster Energy and another 13 possible deaths to 5-Hour Energy, a 2-ounce energy shot. "The Company saw no reason to continue being subjected to erroneous and misguided criticism that its Monster Energy drinks are being marketed as dietary substances to avoid FDA regulation." It's not clear when the change will take effect, but the company said it will happen "when new packaging is manufactured and new products are introduced." more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted February 18, 2013 Member Share Posted February 18, 2013 All I can say is it's about time. kingroach 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't drink energy drinks, but I have noticed people who I know do seem agitated and anxious after downing one. If I am going to trash an organ, I'll stick to alcohol. +hedleigh, xp1ode and Astra.Xtreme 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted February 18, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted February 18, 2013 They should put warning labels on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 They already are considered a soft drink over here, and have to post their caffeine content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJerman Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I've always seen them list the caffeine content. Unless they are talking about something more? Unless I'm remembering different brands, but I think Monster was one of them that listed it's caffeine amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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