Monster Energy Drink Cited In 5 Deaths

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•43 • Oct 24, 2012

Reports of five deaths said to be related to Monster Energy Drink—including a Maryland teen who died of caffeine-induced cardiac arrhythmia after consuming two 24-ounce beverages in a 24-hour period—has prompted an FDA investigation. What do you think?

“At least we can take some comfort in the knowledge that they didn’t die drowsy.”
Delia Cronenweth –
Nurse-Midwife
“Are they sure it was the Monster Drinks and not the totally bitching rush from their snowboard jumps or motocross races?”
Javier Jimenez –
Bus Driver
“That’s tragic, but a good rule of thumb is not to consume 48 ounces of anything.”
Paul DiBona –
Urban Planner

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