date:Dec 07, 2012
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FDA confirmed it is investigating the safety of energy drinks following letters Blumenthal and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) sent to the agency requesting such an inquiry. The senators also requested meetings with FDA on this issue.
Rep. Edward J. Markey, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, added energy drink ads aimed at children are especially disturbing.
Marketing pitches that promise to give customers an 'extra boost' need extra attention, especially if they are b