An energy drink sold in New Zealand has been linked to deaths in the United States.
Monster Beverage Corporation, who make the drink Monster, are being sued by the family of a 14-year-old girl who died after she consumed two large cans of Monster Energy Drink in 24 hours.
However, executive director of the Juice and Beverage Association Kerry Tyack says New Zealand has tight regulations that prevent dangerous products being sold here.
“There are extensive regulations that come under the constituent ingredients in the drink and in labelling claims that are made around all products, and energy drinks fall into those categories,” he says.
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of five deaths associated with Monster's drinks – a link Monster denies.
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