US could ban caffeine-alcohol drinks within months
News Scientist – THE US Food and Drug Administration is unimpressed by the fad for drinks that contain a double hit – alcohol and caffeine. Unless makers supply the FDA with scientific evidence that the drinks are safe they could be banned within months. The agency is worried that consuming the drinks – which can mask the effect of alcohol – leads to rash behaviour, car crashes, violence and assaults. Read Article
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