FDA Crackdown on alcoholic beverages that pose the health care risk

FDA Crackdown on alcoholic beverages that pose the health care risk -

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally completed a review of one year on alcoholic beverages that are infused with caffeine to determine if they pose a risk to health. Unsurprisingly, the study concluded that alcohol violated safety rules and the companies that make the drinks have been told to stop immediately.

There has been a lot of controversy and hype surrounding these drinks that states and colleges have been banned because of unhealthy side effects.

The beverages like Four Loko created by Phusion Projects LLC is a targeted beverage by opponents as it has become a favorite among underage drinkers who are often hospitalized for consumption. Four Loko contains 12 percent alcohol equivalent to 6 beers and 4 to 5 cups of coffee in a drink that sells for only $ 2.50.

The side effects of caffeine with much to drink may mask feelings of drunkenness reports The Wall Street Journal .

Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, FDA principal deputy commissioner, said: "The FDA does not find support for the claim that the addition of caffeine to these alcoholic beverages is' generally recognized as safe" which is the legal standard ... on the contrary, there is evidence that the combinations of caffeine and alcohol in these products pose a public health problem. "

companies that make these drinks have now 15 days to comply with new regulations or the FDA will take the business to the federal court.

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