F.D.A. Says It May Ban Alcoholic Drinks With Caffeine

The New York Times ^ | November 13, 2009 | GARDINER HARRIS AND GRANT JUNKIE

[Eric Blair 2084]

Top federal food regulators threatened on Friday to ban caffeinated alcoholic drinks unless their makers quickly proved that the beverages were safe. In a statement, the Food and Drug Administration said it had told nearly 30 manufacturers of the drinks that unless they could provide clear evidence of safety, it would “take appropriate action to ensure that the products are removed from the marketplace.” Officials did not say how long such a determination might take.

The drinks, which combine malt liquor or other spirits with caffeine and fruit juices at alcohol concentrations up to about 10 percent, have become increasingly popular among college students. In a news conference, Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, the agency’s principal deputy commissioner, said their consumption was associated with increased risk of serious injury, drunken driving, sexual assault and other dangerous behavior.

The agency’s action was prompted by a letter from 19 state attorneys general, who expressed concern about the products’ safety.

[Eric Blair 2084]

Rum and Coke, Irish Whiskey next for the prohibitionists?

[Tarpon]

Take two extra strength Excedrin with that drink ...

[narses]

Irish Coffee?

[Eric Blair 2084]

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[rfp1234]

...their consumption was associated with increased risk of serious injury, drunken driving, sexual assault and other dangerous behavior.

Big whoop. The Kennedys did all of that with 'traditional' alcoholic beverages.

[rintense]

Love me some Sparks when I golf.

[AnAmericanMother]

Uh-oh.

Yes, it has caffeine in it.

[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

On The Drew Cary Show they develop a caffinated beer called “Buzz Beer”. Will that show be illegal now?

[posterchild]

Every generation must have it’s nannies.

[MAexile]

The drinks, which combine malt liquor or other spirits with caffeine and fruit juices at alcohol concentrations up to about 10 percent, have become increasingly popular among college students.

Wow. You don't say. /sarc

[KevinDavis]

Except the nannies are getting worse...

[Still Thinking]

They can have my coffee and Bailey’s when they pry it from my cold dead caffeinated fingers.

[jonrick46]

Irish Cream Recipe

1 cup heavy cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

In a blender, combine heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, instant coffee, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Shake well before serving.

Stick recipe up where the FDA’s sunshine don’t shine.

[poindexters brother]

... alcohol concentrations up to about 10 percent, have become increasingly popular among college students.

What do they plan to do about the popular "homebrew" concoctions like a Jaegerbomb (Jaegermeister + Red Bull)?

[ctdonath2]

Yes. Buzz Beer would be illegal when this passes.

[freedumb2003]

Because people are too stupid to decide for themselves.

It starts with drinks and ends up with your daily schedule.

[DannyTN]

Ban them. It won’t last, but it’ll be another straw on the socialist camel’s back.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

I often add a little coffee to my diet coke..it cuts the sweet taste...Go take a hike Nanny state...!

the ingenuity of the American people will rule out you Maroons!

[kamikaze2000]

The FDA officially has too much time on it’s hands. Sounds like budget cuts are in order.

[TigersEye]

The end of Bailey’s? I rarely imbibe but I do like some Bailey’s on ice now and then. :-(