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advisoryTrusted Source on what it called the “dangers of highly concentrated or pure caffeine products.”
Agency officials said the powders had been linked to at least two deaths in otherwise healthy individuals.
“These products present a significant public health threat because of the high risk that they will be erroneously used at excessive, potentially dangerous doses,” the FDA advisory stated.
The advisory “clarified” that dietary supplements containing these powerful caffeine powders are illegal when sold in bulk quantities directly to consumers.
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FDA officials said because of the “significant public health concern,” this ban was taking effect immediately.
dozen caffeine powders sold on the internet, including on Amazon.com.
Many of the products’ websites talk about “energy” and “alertness” in relation to the products.
None appear to have a warning on the dangers of consuming too much of the powder.
FDA officials say a single teaspoon of pure powder caffeine can contain 3,200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. That’s equivalent to between 20 and 28 cups of coffee.
A half cup of liquid caffeine, agency officials add, can contain 2,000 mg of caffeine. By comparison, a can of caffeinated soda contains 35 mg of caffeine.
The officials note the “recommended safe serving” of pure caffeine products is 200 mg. That’s about 1/16 of a teaspoon of powder, or 2.5 teaspoons of a liquid.
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