The San Francisco city legal representative and New York state legal representative general have connected forces to investigate whether Monster Beverage Corp. is marketing its highly caffeinated drinks to children.
Herrera has filed a proceedings claiming the drinks pose health risks and accusing the Corona, Calif.-based Monster Company of violating state law by misbranding its drinks and marketing them to minors. He began his investigation of Monster in 2012,
In the meantime, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued subpoenas to Monster and other energy-drink makers as part of his ongoing investigation.
Herrera said he believes the two-way efforts between the two prosecutors’ offices will prove beneficial for the public.
According to the Herrera, “”We are disappointed that Monster has remained defiant in marketing products to children,”
Also said, “We hope this effort will cause the company to correct its irresponsible marketing practices.”
According to the Spokeswomen Tammy Taylor’s, “the energy drinks are not marketed to children and aren’t highly caffeinated. A 16-ounce can of Monster contains less than half the caffeine of a similar-sized cup of coffee,”
Monster has sold more than 10 billion energy drinks worldwide over 11 years,
Herrera has said coffee is typically served hot and consumed more slowly than energy drinks.
Monster has repeatedly said its drinks are safe and it does not know of any fatalities caused by its products.
San Francisco City Attorney & New York State Attorney General, Combined Forces For Investigation
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