Is it true that the FDA has banned Red Bull in the USA?
1) “Claim: Red Bull energy drink contains a banned, government-manufactured stimulant linked to the formation of brain tumors. Status: False” Source and further information: http://www.snopes.com/medical/potables/redbull.asp 2) “While the FDA has banned an unrelated Thai vitamin drink called Red Bull-for an illegal artificial flavor it contains-the Austrian drink has no record with the agency.” Source and further information: http://journalism.berkeley.edu/projects/drink/redbull.html 3) “Suspected deaths linked to energy drinks have been reported in Australia and Ireland.45,46 Three people died in Sweden after drinking Red Bull: two had mixed Red Bull with alcohol, and the third drank it after an exercise session. There is debate regarding whether the drinks caused these deaths, but as a result, some restaurants in Sweden have banned Red Bull in their establishments.47 The Swedish National Food Administration recommended that Red Bull not be mixed with alcohol or consumed after exercis
