I mentioned in my last post that I was surprised that Spike Shooter would not disclose the amount of caffeine in their energy drink. I also mentioned that I had never heard of the drink. What I came across today is startling.
A Colorado high school has banned the caffeine-packed energy drink and 222 7-Eleven stores in the Colorado area have pulled it from their shelves after some students said it made them sick and shaky and caused their hearts to race.
A company Web site says Spike Shooter contains 300 milligrams of caffeine per 8.4 ounces. A five-ounce cup of coffee contains on average only 80 to 115 milligrams of caffeine. No wonder they didn't want to disclose the caffeine content!
The Web site also has a warning suggesting that consumers drink only one-half can the first time they consume the product to detemine ones tolerance. In addition, those taking other medications or those who suffer from high blood pressure are urged to stay away from the product.
OK, this is scary. How is it legal to have a product like this on the market? Two students were HOSPITALIZED! The Colorado school and 7-Eleven stores in the area are taking the right steps and others need to follow. This includes involvement by the FDA. My fear is that it is going to take a tragic event, like a death, for producers of these energy drinks and caffeinated beverages to stop making these dangerous products.
AOL News Article: Colorado High School Bans Energy Drink
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Drink and Die
While searching for the latest news related to caffeine and energy drinks, I came across an interesting tool. Energyfiend.com offers a quick test that tells you how many of your choice of caffeinated drink you can have before dying.
I used the tool, titled Death by Caffeine, and chose Cocaine Energy Drink, due to the recent controversy surrounding the beverage. I found that it would take 27 cans to do me in. Then I noticed that right beneath the results was a link that led me to where I could purchase the drink. Yes! That's exactly what I want to do!
After choosing Cocaine Energy Drink, I selected Spike Shooter. I've never heard of the drink, but something attracted me to it. The results read "Unfortunately, the makers of Spike Shooter refuse to disclose caffeine levels." Interesting.
Go ahead, pick your poison.
I used the tool, titled Death by Caffeine, and chose Cocaine Energy Drink, due to the recent controversy surrounding the beverage. I found that it would take 27 cans to do me in. Then I noticed that right beneath the results was a link that led me to where I could purchase the drink. Yes! That's exactly what I want to do!
After choosing Cocaine Energy Drink, I selected Spike Shooter. I've never heard of the drink, but something attracted me to it. The results read "Unfortunately, the makers of Spike Shooter refuse to disclose caffeine levels." Interesting.
Go ahead, pick your poison.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Meth Coffee
Another controversial caffeinated beverage is on the market. This time it is Meth Coffee.
These companies are glamorizing the use of methamphetamines as a marketing tactic and it's irresponsible and tasteless. On the product's Web site is a link to a commercial for the new coffee, featuring a tie-wearing business man who becomes more and more addicted as he drinks the coffee. I thought Cocaine Energy Drink was bad, but this is worse.
According to the Web site, the staff doesn't seem too worried about the reaction to this product. The Web site is filled with curse words and warnings to "minors" and "bilious baby handlers" to avoid consumption of the "substance."
As I discussed in my previous blog, people know right from wrong, but these products are sending the wrong message.
Meth Coffee Web site
Press Release about Meth Coffee Commercial
These companies are glamorizing the use of methamphetamines as a marketing tactic and it's irresponsible and tasteless. On the product's Web site is a link to a commercial for the new coffee, featuring a tie-wearing business man who becomes more and more addicted as he drinks the coffee. I thought Cocaine Energy Drink was bad, but this is worse.
According to the Web site, the staff doesn't seem too worried about the reaction to this product. The Web site is filled with curse words and warnings to "minors" and "bilious baby handlers" to avoid consumption of the "substance."
As I discussed in my previous blog, people know right from wrong, but these products are sending the wrong message.
Meth Coffee Web site
Press Release about Meth Coffee Commercial
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