The FDA is reporting that it’s received five cases of deaths possibly linked to the energy drink Monster, which is abnormally high in caffeine.
Despite the grave suggestions, a link between health problems and Monster cannot be made on the reports alone.
Last week, Wendy Crossland, the mother of one of the death cases, filed a lawsuit which charged Monster with failing to warn about the risks of their drinks. A spokeswoman for the company was quoted stating they were “unaware of any fatality anywhere that has been caused by its drinks.” Monsters stock has slipped 14 percent since the reports.
The findings about Monster may create a discussion in congress about more regulation of energy drinks and “shots.” FDA spokeswoman Shelly Burgess said it’s the responsibility of energy drink makers to investigate the charges being brought upon them.
Still, in August, FDA officials responded to previous questions over eery drinks by stating there was insufficient evidence to take action on caffeine levels.
