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German States Ban Red Bull Over Cocaine Traces

Nationwide ban likely; drink-maker protests

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(Newser) – Regulators in the German states of Hesse and North-Rhine Westphalia banned the sale of Red Bull after finding traces of cocaine during tests, the Telegraph reports. Levels of the chemical were not high enough to pose a health risk, but require the drink to be reclassified as a narcotic under German law. A nationwide ban will likely follow.

The manufacturer of Red Bull has rejected the ban as baseless, claiming that “de-cocainized (sic) extract of coca leaf is used worldwide in foods as a natural flavoring,” and pointed out that coca leaf extract is considered safe for use as an additive within the EU and the US.

Red Bull will likely receive a nationwide ban in Germany after running afoul of food safety regulations in two German states.
Red Bull will likely receive a nationwide ban in Germany after running afoul of food safety regulations in two German states.
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sysco9
May 25, 09 3:14 PM CDT
no wonder i like it so much! Reply
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drlarrymitchell
May 25, 09 3:18 PM CDT
I knew something was up. Reply
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Reader64481089
May 25, 09 3:28 PM CDT
Kewl, I snorteed 3 cans just this morning :) and no ill effects *sniff *sniff Reply
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paul123
May 25, 09 3:37 PM CDT
anyone have an idea if it is the same formula used in the states? Reply
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SPH
May 25, 09 5:20 PM CDT
Red Bull taste awful........IMO...... Reply
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