Logan Paul Defends His “Prime” Energy Drink Against FDA Probe
PRIME, an energy drink promoted by YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul, is being examined by lawmakers and health professionals. Although the drink has become more popular among kids, concerns have been raised about its high caffeine content.
Logan Paul Defends His “Prime” Energy Drink Against FDA Probe
Sen. Charles Schumer requested on Sunday that the Food and Drug Administration look into PRIME, a beverage company started by YouTube personalities Logan Paul and KSI that has grown to the point of obsession among the influencers’ large and growing fan bases.
FDA asked to investigate Logan Paul and KSI’s energy drink PRIME due to concerns that each drink packs the same amount of caffeine as 6 Coke cans #DramaAlert pic.twitter.com/lmy81ZhX2X
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) July 9, 2023
Two well-known YouTube personalities supported the highly regarded energy drink PRIME, which caused a stir when it was first introduced last year. It stands apart in the expanding sea of energy drinks because to its marketing that touts zero sugar and veganism. containing 200 mg of caffeine per 12 ounces, which is about comparable to six cans of Coke or two Red Bulls.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is asking the FDA to investigate the PRIME energy drink from Logan Paul and whether it is being marketed to children. pic.twitter.com/aC0tm1InGM
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) July 10, 2023
Pediatricians expressed worry about potential health hazards, particularly for young children, including cardiac troubles, anxiety, and stomach disorders. Precautions were taken as a result of these worries to shield the kids from the effects of the beverage.
The quantity of caffeine in PRIME’s energy drinks is defended, and the company emphasizes that it is “not made for anyone under the age of 18.”
US Senator asked the FDA to investigate Logan Paul and KSI's Prime energy drink pic.twitter.com/mUxSznzpLb
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 10, 2023
“PRIME Energy, sold in a can, dropped in 2023 and contains a comparable amount of caffeine to other top selling energy drinks, all falling within the legal limit of the countries it’s sold in,” a brand spokesman said. “It complied with all FDA guidelines before hitting the market and states clearly on packaging, as well as in marketing materials, that it is an energy drink and is not made for anyone under the age of 18.”
The FDA has been asked to investigate Logan Paul and KSI’s ‘Prime’ energy drink due to concerns for containing elevated levels of caffeine.
One bottle of Prime contains 200 milligrams which is equivalent to 6 cans of Coca-Cola 👀 pic.twitter.com/m4ajt7Nx4Y
— No Jumper (@nojumper) July 10, 2023
The statement continued: “As a brand, our top priority is consumer safety, so we welcome discussions with the FDA or any other organization regarding suggested industry changes they feel are necessary in order to protect consumers.”
News: The FDA has been asked to investigate Logan Paul and KSI drink Prime due to excessive amounts of caffeine where one bottle of it equals to 6 Coke bottles pic.twitter.com/q8DCBbGvUx
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