AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings and its Alani Nu energy drink brand following the death of a 17-year-old Texas girl whose family alleges excessive caffeine consumption contributed to her death.
According to Paxton’s office, the investigation will examine the caffeine content and marketing practices of Alani Nu, a popular energy drink brand owned by Celsius Holdings. Each 12-ounce can contains approximately 200 milligrams of caffeine, an amount health experts say may pose risks for children and adolescents.
The investigation comes amid a lawsuit filed by the teenager’s family, which claims the girl died from an enlarged heart allegedly linked to excessive caffeine consumption. The lawsuit argues that Alani Nu failed to provide adequate warnings about potential health risks associated with its products.
Energy drinks have faced increasing scrutiny from health officials and researchers due to concerns about their effects on young consumers. According to the National Institutes of Health, excessive caffeine consumption in minors may contribute to elevated heart rate, heart palpitations, anxiety, dehydration, and high blood pressure.
In announcing the investigation, Paxton said Texas families deserve clear information about products marketed to children and teenagers. He described the case as a reminder of the potential consequences of highly caffeinated beverages and said his office would examine whether consumers are receiving sufficient warnings about possible risks.
Neither Celsius Holdings nor Alani Nu had publicly responded to the investigation at the time of publication.
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