You may remember the recalls issued on Monster Energy drinks and 5-Hour Energy shots after they were linked to 18 deaths and some serious medical emergencies. Including cardiac arrests and a spontaneous abortion. Our Houston product recall attorneys had mentioned the alarming rise in medical emergencies, emergency room visits, and deaths linked to these drinks in two earlier posts.
Watch our Video about the 5-Hour Energy Recall and Learn what you can do if you or a Loved One were Injured by the Highly Caffeinated Beverages
Each individual energy drink might contain the same amount of caffeine as several cups of coffee. That’s a lot of caffeine to take in all at once, and could cause a racing heartbeat, cardiac arrest, seizures, and even death in susceptible individuals. Young people, this weakened by other medical conditions, and those who have already consumed other medications, drugs, or alcohol seem particularly at risk of adverse effects from the energy drinks.
Those injured by unsafe products or those who have tragically lost family members to such products deserve compensation for the harm they’ve suffered from the manufacturers and marketers of the dangerous drinks. Contact our Houston product recall attorneys for a free, no obligation legal consultation to learn about your legal options and potential eligibility for a full financial recovery after a dangerous product has changed your life. We can be reached at 281-369-4363 or through our online contact form.
Government Survey of Emergency Medical Professionals Indicates Number of People Visiting U.S. Emergency Rooms after Consuming Energy Drinks has Doubled in 4 Years
The rise in emergency room visits linked to consumption of energy beverages has paralleled a rise in popularity among the drinks. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration survey estimates the number people seeking emergency treatment because of the drinks has surged from 10,000 in 2007 to over 20,000 in 2011. (Source: khou.com, 1/16/13)
Continue to Part 2 to learn the manufacturers’ reactions to the data and about the FDA investigation of the energy beverages.