Wrongful death from pure caffeine prompts FDA to issue warning.
McCafe Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods are being recalled because even though they are labeled as decaf, they may contain caffeine. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about any adverse reactions that may have been reported to the company to … Read more
MiO Energy Energy Drink Mixes are being recalled in Canada because they may have unsafe levels of caffeine. High levels of caffeine can be dangerous for children and pregnant women, anyone who is breastfeeding, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine can cause health problems. There has been one reported reaction that may … Read more
Health Canada is warning consumers about the possible health drinks of consuming too many caffeinated energy drinks. These drinks are not recommended for anyone who is under the age of 14, who is pregnant or breast-feeding, or anyone who is sensitive to caffeine. These beverages or mixes contain added caffeine, usually along with other ingredients … Read more
Mateína Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions are being recalled in Canada because of caffeine labeling requirement issues. The problem is non-compliance about supplemented food cautionary labeling requirements to help consumers avoid excessive consumption of caffeine. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products received by the company to date. The … Read more
Caffeinated drinks are being recalled in Canada for non-compliance related to caffeine content and labeling requirements. High caffeine levels may have adverse health effects for children, people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant women, and people who are breastfeeding, including insomnia, headaches, and nervousness. There have been no adverse reactions reported to the companies to date in … Read more
The FDA has answers to the question: How much caffeine is too much? While caffeine can be part of a healthy diet, too much can be dangerous to your health. The amount that is safe to consume depends on body weight, individual sensitivity, and the medications you take. In general, a 12 ounce soft drink contains … Read more
The FDA is warning consumers about highly concentrated caffeine products. The agency recently sent warning letters to two online dietary supplement markets for illegally selling this product. The FDA considers these products to be a threat to public health. The agency has issued guidance to make it clear that dietary supplements containing pure or highly … Read more
Did you know that one corporation is adding caffeine to peanut butter? STEEM Peanut Butter, Inc. has been doing this, and the FDA is not sure they like it. There is 150 mg of caffeine in each serving of that peanut butter. On December 15, 2015, the FDA sent STEEM a letter asking for information … Read more
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is saying that the FDA should ban the retail sale of bulk caffeine as a dietary supplement. Parents of two young men who died after ingesting this product met with FDA officials and senators to press their cause. CSPI is formally petitioning the FDA over this issue. Katie … Read more
How much caffeine should be allowed in food, beverages and supplements? In August 2013, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an independent nonprofit organization, held a public workshop on that topic at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA). Today the IOM issued a 164-page summary about the workshop. The report does not make recommendations, … Read more