Monster Energy Drink Linked to 5 Deaths

The highly caffeinated beverage is being blamed

The Monster Energy Drink has been cited in five deaths and one non-fatal heart attack. The FDA is investigating the allegations but said the reports don't necessarily prove that the energy drink caused the deaths or injuries. Last week, a wrongful death suit was filed by the parents of a 14-year-old girl who died after drinking two, 24-ounce Monsters in 24 hours. An autopsy concluded that she died of cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine toxicity, but the medical examiner also found that she had an inherited disorder that can weaken blood vessels. Monster Beverage Corp. puts labels on cans that state that the drinks are not recommended for children and people who are sensitive to caffeine. Monster's 24-ounce can contains 240 milligrams of caffeine, or seven times the amount of the caffeine in a 12-ounce cola. (AP)

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