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• PRIME, 5-Hour Energy Drink Recall Issued In Canada, as U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Caffeine Levels

  July 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health officials have recalled several popular energy drinks due to concerns over their high levels of caffeine, and a high-ranking senator is calling for a similar investigation in the U.S.

• 5-Hour Energy Settlement Reached Over False Advertising Charges Filed By Vermont

  August 19, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Vermont and the makers of 5-Hour Energy drinks have reached a settlement agreement over claims of false advertising.

• 5 Hour Energy Lawsuit Results in $4.3M Judgement Over Deceptive Advertising

  February 13, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of 5 Hour Energy have been ordered to pay $4.3 million to Washington state for false advertising and violating the state's consumer protection laws.

• Energy Drink Overuse Should Be Avoided, Army Warns Troops

  January 6, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Military service members are being warned against drinking too many energy drinks, due to problems with concentration, focus, and heart risks.

• Energy Drink Problems Linked to Over 1,675 Poison Center Reports This Year

  August 11, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Poison control centers indicate that hundreds of calls involving problems stemming from energy drink exposure are being received, affecting mostly children.

• Energy Drinks Pose Serious and Potentially Fatal Risks for Young Children: Study

  November 17, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that energy drink side effects can causer serious and fatal injury children, with thousands of children experiencing problems each year from unintentional exposure.

• Energy Drink Side Effects Pose Public Health Risk: Study

  October 16, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  European researchers warn that popular energy drinks like Monster, Rockstar, Red Bull and others pose a serious public health risk.

• Study Links Energy Drinks and Heart Problems

  September 3, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that energy drinks can increase the risk of heart problems due to high amounts of caffeine.

• Lawsuits Over 5-Hour Energy Advertising Claims Filed By Two States

  July 22, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Oregon and Washington are suing the makers of 5-Hour Energy for false advertising, saying that claims that the drinks are safe for children, provide energy from sources other than caffeine and cause no "crash" later are misleading.

• Energy Drink Side Effects Lead to New FDA Adverse Event Site

  January 21, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has launched a new site for reporting problems with dietary supplements following heightened concerns over energy drinks.