On July 20, 2014, FDA issued a consumer safety alert advising consumers to avoid powdered pure caffeine sold in bulk bags over the internet. These products are essentially 100 percent caffeine, with a single teaspoon the rough equivalent of 25 cups of coffee. "Pure caffeine is a powerful stimulant and very small amounts may cause accidental overdose," FDA stated. "It is nearly impossible to accurately measure powdered pure caffeine with common kitchen measuring tools and you can easily consume a lethal amount." FDA says it is aware of the death of at least one teenager who used these products. These warnings are another example of FDA's and states' increased enforcement actions of caffeinated products.
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