Ken Paxton announces investigation into energy drink company linked to death of Weslaco cheerleader
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., the manufacturer of the Alani Nu energy drink linked to the death of 17-year-old Weslaco cheerleader Larissa Rodriguez. Rodriguez's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming her death was caused by excessive caffeine consumption from the drink. Paxton aims to protect children from misleading marketing and dangerous caffeine levels, as each can contains 200 mg of caffeine, deemed unsafe for minors. The investigation follows reports of adverse health effects from energy drinks among young consumers nationwide. Distributors have denied the allegations and seek to dismiss the lawsuit.
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