Tag: Caffeine ban

In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that caffeine was an 'unsafe food additive' to alcoholic beverages, a decision that directly led to the demise of the original Four Lokos. This notorious alcoholic energy drink, known for its potent mix of alcohol and stimulants, was forced to undergo a major reformulation, effectively ending its era as the "blackout in a can".

In 2010, after mounting pressure from the FDA and public safety concerns, the original caffeinated version of the infamous beverage was voluntarily reformulated. Despite the major recipe change, the key question for many remains: does Four Loko still have alcohol in it?