I was just reading over at the website of the Philippine Star that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has been testing samples of Red Bull Energy Drink imported into the Philippines from Thailand for cocaine. Thus far the samples they have tested came up negative for the drug but more testing is in store and the final results will be released Monday.

Red Bull is a popular drink in the U.S. and Philippines as well as worldwide among young adults and teenagers. Basically, it contains the same amount of caffiene as a cup of coffee but has other energy boosters like carbohydrates for that extra burst. When I worked a night time job a couple of years ago they couldn’t keep enough of it in the vending machines. It is also popular in the U.S. as a mixer in various alcoholic drinks. I don’t like the taste so I guess I’ll stick to a good cup of coffee  myself.

Anyway it looks like some supermarkets in the Philippines are taking precautions and removing Red Bull from their shelves although they have not been ordered to at this time. PDEA labs are currently testing other energy drinks for traces of cocaine but none were mentioned by name in the article. If you are worried about your teenagers that drink Red Bull and other energy drinks please have them refrain from drinking it until the word comes out. I myself wouldn’t think a company in such high standing worldwide would risk losing everything to have an illegal ingredient so I just am going to file this one under rumors and urban legends for the moment.

To read the Philippine Star article in full click here