date:Nov 19, 2012
he senators, the FDA said it is in the process of re-writing guidelines for the industry on this issue.
In addition, the FDA is considering several citizen petitions requesting limits on caffeine in foods and requiring that labels state these limits, says Shelly Burgess, a spokesperson for the FDA.
Many soft drinks have much higher levels than 70 milligrams per 12 ounces, or the amount is misrepresented, Blumenthal said.
According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, the total amou