State Attorneys General Call on Anheuser-Busch to Stop Marketing to Youth; Brewer's New Alcoholic Energy Drinks Target Youth, Stir Concerns Over Public Health and Safety Hazards.

AScribe Law News Service, May, 2007

Byline: Marin Institute

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 10 (AScribe Newswire) -- Calling Anheuser-Busch's latest drink "distressing" and a "starter drink" for teens, Attorneys General from 29 states across the country called on the company to reform its marketing practices for "Spykes" and its other alcohol-laced energy drinks. Public health advocates and alcohol policy researchers commend the National Association of Attorneys General for this effort.

In a letter written to Anheuser-Busch president and CEO, August A. Busch IV, the Attorneys General indicate they will investigate the potential health and safety risks associated with alcoholic energy drinks, particularly for young people. Research suggests that consuming alcoholic energy drinks may cause...

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