Red Bull banned after testing positive for cocaine

[gldstwmn]

http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/1...052509.article

BERLIN — Six German states have told retailers to stop selling Red Bull Cola energy drinks after a test found a trace amount of cocaine.

The bans started Friday after a sample test conducted by authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia state found 0.4 micrograms per liter in the drink.

Five other states also banned it from shops amid concerns over possible narcotics law violations.

Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment said Monday that the cocaine level was too low to pose a health risk. It planned to produce a more detailed report Wednesday.

Red Bull said its cola is “harmless and marketable in both the U.S. and Europe.” It said similar coca leaf extracts are used worldwide as flavoring, and a test it commissioned itself found no cocaine traces.

[nailatixela]

I wonder if this 'case' will make it over to the USA.

I wonder if Stevie drinks Red Bull.

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by nailatixela

I wonder if Stevie drinks Red Bull.

With her current energy level, I'm gonna say no.

[paleshadow]

I didn't even know there was a red bull "cola". I tried the regular one once and it tasted like medicated ginger ale to me. Wonder if there are traces of coke in that one too?

[JWS]

The original Coca-Cola in the 1900's had cocaine when it was legal then. I think that's what made the drink so popular.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I LOOOOOOOVE Red Bull

I tried Red Bull Cola and it tastes just like Coke