Tag: 2010 reformulation

In November 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to manufacturers, declaring the combination of alcohol and caffeine in beverages like Four Loko an "unsafe food additive". Following this regulatory action, the original formula was taken off shelves, leading many to believe the product was permanently banned, but today's non-caffeinated Four Loko is legal and widely available.

In 2010, Four Loko removed caffeine, guarana, and taurine from its beverages, including Electric Lemonade. This change means that the current Electric Lemonade flavor is caffeine-free.