The Real Reason why Mountain Dew was caffeine free in Canada
                                
                                
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                                Until 2012, a specific Health Canada regulation prevented Mountain Dew from containing caffeine, leading to a notably different product for Canadian consumers compared to their American counterparts. This unique food law explains why Mountain Dew was caffeine free in Canada for decades.