Tag: Four loko ban

In its most infamous and potent incarnation, the original Four Loko contained a whopping 12% alcohol by volume (ABV), in addition to a potent mix of stimulants. This unique, and ultimately dangerous, combination is central to the history surrounding the product and explains why many consumers ask, 'How much alcohol did Four Loko used to have?'

In November 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that caffeinated alcoholic beverages, including the infamous Four Loko, were an “unsafe food additive,” prompting a federal ban. This official action marked the end of an era for what was the energy drink that got banned in the USA, a notorious concoction that gained notoriety for its link to public health crises on college campuses.