WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid pure powdered caffeine sold on the Internet after the death of an Ohio teen.
Even a teaspoon of the powder could be lethal — it is equivalent to 25 cups of coffee. Eighteen-year-old Logan Stiner of LaGrange, Ohio, died May 27 after consuming it.
The FDA said teenagers and young adults may be particularly drawn to the caffeine powder, which is a stimulant.
The agency said the products are 100 percent caffeine and may carry minimal or insufficient labeling. Consumers may not be aware that even a small amount can cause an overdose.
Symptoms of caffeine overdose or toxicity include rapid or erratic heartbeat, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and disorientation.
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Friday, July 18, 2014
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"rapid or erratic heartbeat, seizures,
vomiting, diarrhea and disorientation"]
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rapid or erratic heartbeat, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and disorientation
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rapid or erratic heartbeat, seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and disorientation
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ReplyDeleteYou might try sprinkling a little caffeine powder on that foamy head on your brew.
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