FDA Warns Makers of RockStar Coffee & Energy Products
On May 23, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Warning Letter to the manufacturers of the widely popular RockStar energy products, Rockstar , Inc. (“the Company”). Found here, the Letter contains various allegations that the Company’s products are adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (“FFDCA”) and FDA regulations. In particular, the Company’s RockStar Roasted Coffee & Energy products, including Premium Blended Mocha Cream & Coffee, Premium Blended Latte Cream & Coffee, and Light Vanilla flavors, are allegedly adulterated under the FFDCA because of the ingredients used and the way they are marketed. Pursuant…