Jordan is the second country after Germany to ban Red Bull Cola. The Food and Drug Administration in Jordan (JFDA) has suspended the import of Red Bull Cola and ordered the withdrawal of all products from the market. Mohammed Rawashdeh, Director of JFDA said this decision follows after food authorities in Germany found trace amounts of cocaine in the product, causing six states to ban the product from their shelves. “Whenever we receive reports from any country regarding the withdrawal of a... ...Read more »

Food authorities in Germany have discovered trace amounts of cocaine in Red Bull Cola, leading to a ban by six states in the European country. The drink, which is 100% natural, contains kola nut and coca leaf – the same botanical ingredient used to make cocaine. The company said that similar extracts from coca leaf are used in other foods for flavouring worldwide; and, as the addictives are removed beforehand, the drink – available in seven European countries and the US - has no health... ...Read more »

France has ended a twelve year ban on the sale of the Red Bull energy drink in its original formula. Until now, the Austrian company was required to sell the drink in France without Taurine, one of the key ingredients. The EU forced the French Government’s hand, claiming that, in the absence of any conclusive evidence that the drink is harmful, it should be allowed to be sold. Any product made or sold in the EU cannot be banned unless there is reputable evidence of a health risk. The French... ...Read more »

Red Bull, the world’s leading energy drink manufacturer, has recently launched a new cola drink into the market dominated by Pepsi and Coca-Cola. The drink is 100% natural (unlike Pepsi and Coca-Cola) and consists of kola nut and coca leaf. The drink will be named ‘Red Bull Simply Cola’ with the slogan ‘strong and natural’ the focus of their promotional campaigns. The drink has now been made available in six European countries and Las Vegas in the US but sales... ...Read more »