date:Nov 05, 2012
Dennis J. Herrera, San Francisco's city attorney, on Wednesday raised concerns over the caffeine levels of Monster Energy drinks, requesting evidence that the beverages are safe for adolescents.
In a letter to Monster Beverage Corp., Herrera cited scientific studies on excessive caffeine levels, the death of a 14-year-old girl whose parents have sued the company and other adverse event reports sent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and linked to Monster Energy drinks.
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