South Australia’s government has removed hundreds of energy drinks from shelves after a crackdown on beverages containing excessive caffeine.
The state’s health officials found 18 businesses selling non-compliant energy drink products. Thirteen businesses received warning letters; two received expiation notices totalling $3,000 (US$1,986).
Under Australian law, drinks containing more than 320 mg/L of caffeine must not be sold.
Some drinks from GFUEL, Bang, and Raze Energy contained 300 mg of caffeine in each 473 ml can, more than twice the legal amount—equal to nine cans of Coca-Cola or three shots of coffee.
Acting Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Chris Lease said anyone consuming energy drinks should check the label carefully....
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