What is the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act?

The Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act is a proposed federal bill aimed at requiring clearer warnings about caffeine content in food and beverages to ensure consumers make informed choices.

Why is clear labeling of high-caffeine drinks important?

Clear labeling is important because high doses of caffeine can be risky, especially for individuals with underlying health conditions, and consumers need to know what they are consuming.

How much caffeine was in the drink that led to Sarah Katz's death?

The drink Sarah Katz consumed contained approximately 390 milligrams of caffeine, which is close to the FDA's recommended daily limit of 400 milligrams for healthy adults.

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Mother's Plea: High-Caffeine Drinks Labeled Now

8 Feb

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Summary

A mother advocates for clearer labeling of high-caffeine drinks after her daughter's death.
The 21-year-old college student died from cardiac arrest linked to a high-caffeine beverage.
A proposed federal bill, the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act, aims to improve consumer awareness.

Mother's Plea: High-Caffeine Drinks Labeled Now

A New Jersey mother is leading an effort to change how high-caffeine drinks are labeled nationwide, a cause that has now reached Capitol Hill.

Jill Katz's 21-year-old daughter, Sarah, died in 2022 after going into cardiac arrest at a birthday party. Her mother states that Sarah collapsed after consuming a 30-ounce lemonade from a popular restaurant chain, which contained approximately 390 milligrams of caffeine.

This amount is nearly equivalent to the FDA's recommended daily limit of 400 milligrams for healthy adults. Sarah had a pre-existing heart condition, and her family believes she was unaware of the beverage's high caffeine content. The restaurant chain has since removed the item from its menu.