Monster Energy to Change Label

After increased speculation into dietary supplements continues, Monster Energy Drinks has announced they will be relabeling their drinks as traditional drinks, not energy supplements.  Industry watchers have begun  to question whether this also means Monster will be reducing the amount of caffeine in their beverages.  Recently, tests have shown a 24 oz.  can of Monster energy drink contains as much as 270 mg of caffeine, which has been widely criticized following recent youths' deaths. 


Are Energy Drinks Safe?

Following recent high profile deaths attributed to energy drinks, many consumers have questioned whether energy drinks are safe or whether they can similarly expect to be injured consuming these beverages.  Concerns have often centered on caffeine toxicity concerns, which have been attributed to the following injuries:

• increased heart beats
• irregular heart beats
• vomiting, sweating, nausea
• dizziness, loss of balance
• anxiety, stress
• cardiac arrest

According to hospital staff, they have seen a marked increase in youths in the emergency room with symptoms of caffeine toxicity.  Thought to be because of these widely available energy drinks, thousands of youths end up injured and in the hospital every year due to caffeine toxicity. 

If you have been injured consuming these caffeinated energy drinks, you should preserve your rights and call a product liability and personal injury attorney today. 

5 Hour Energy Shots Linked to Death- Are You At Risk?

5 Hour Energy Shots Linked to Death

You see their little bottles at checkout counters everywhere.  The little red packaging, the familiar claims that it will wake you up without a crash, but what about instances of death? The federal government and the New York General Attorney's office are both investigating claims that 5 hour energy is allegedly responsible for 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations over the past 4 years. 

Caffeine has come under review recently as a potentially deadly substance when consumers ingest large amounts.  The problem is that the products that have drawn public ire are marketed as fitness and energy drinks.  These drinks often contain very large amounts of caffeine.  In the case of 5 hour energy drink, though, the company claims there is only the equivalent of one cup of coffe in their beverage.

Are Caffeinated Energy Drinks Dangerous or Are Consumers Using Them Improperly

For the second time in a month, the FDA is investigating claims that energy drinks have had fatal consequences.  It begs the question whether these drinks have more caffeine in them than reported, whether varied sensitivities to caffeine are to blame, or whether consumers are simply using them improperly.  Who's to blame?

The problem is a fatal dose of caffeine for most people is about 50 to 60 times what this energy drink contains.  However, many experts worry about people with heart problems and children ingesting these substances. 

If You've Suffered an Energy Drink Injury

If you have suffered an energy drink injury, it's important to get the medical attention you need.  You may also want to talk to a skilled product liability attorney to preserve your rights.  You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. 

Caffeine Toxicity and the Deaths Due to Monster Energy Drinks

Following 5 reported deaths from consuming the super caffeinated energy drink, Monster, the FDA has launched an investigation into the beverage.  Previously, energy drinks were unregulated by the FDA because they were classified as diet supplements, which are currently outside of the FDA's jurisdiction. 

However, following these 5 reported deaths after consuming the super caffeinated beverage, the FDA is investigating the safety of these drinks.  Over the past 5 years, emergency rooms have seen a 10 fold increase in visits due to toxic caffeine consumption. 

Are these Caffeine Drinks Toxic?

The FDA recommends an adult consume no more than 400 mg of caffeine per day.  In FDA regulated products, beverages are limited to 200 mg of caffeine per beverage. Each Monster energy drink contains 240 mg or more dependant upon the size of the beverage.  A cup of coffee, in contrast, contains 50 mg, or 5 times less. 

However, what could be safe for one adult could be dangerous for another because of various congenital problems and varying health conditions.  If you experience the following symptoms, your caffeine consumption could be toxic:

• shortness of breath
• abdominal pain
• insomnia
• jitters, restlessness
• irregular heart beats
• heart attack
• death

What to Do if You Have Suffered Symptoms of Caffeine Overdose or Experienced Caffeine Toxicity

Caffeine toxicity does not have to be fatal, but it can be in some people. If you have experienced any of the above symptoms, you are encouraged to seek medical care.  Do not take the risk that irregular heart beats and shortness of breath will go away.  Seek immediate medical treatment.  If you or a loved one has experienced severe caffeine toxicity, please call a skilled attorney to review your legal rights. You could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.