Energy drinks under fire as teen death prompts lawsuits and policy debate

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A Texas teen's death linked to energy drink caffeine has renewed concerns about the safety of caffeinated beverages for young people, with a lawsuit alleging excessive caffeine contributed to the death and grieving families calling for stronger safeguards; the case also recalls Anais Fournier's 2011 death to highlight potential preventable risks.
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