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FDA Demands Safety Data on Energy Drinks With Alcohol

Companies have 30 days to comply

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 13, 2009 6:20 PM CST

(Newser) – The FDA has taken action against companies that make alcoholic energy drinks, giving the firms 30 days to provide evidence to support their claim that caffeine and booze are a safe combination. A group of concerned scientists have said there is no evidence to support... Read full story »

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