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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is reportedly investigating whether Monster, Pepsi (it owns the AMP brand) and 5-Hour Energy Drink maker Living Essentials deceive customers about the ingredients, health benefits and health risks of their drinks.
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The industry, which includes Red Bull, 5-Hour Energy shots and PepsiCo's Amp, had been enjoying enormous growth before coming under intensifying scrutiny in the past year or so.
NPR: San Francisco City Attorney Sues Monster Beverage
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Monster, along with AMP maker PepsiCo and Living Essentials LLC, maker of 5-hour Energy, received subpoenas in July from New York State Attorney General Eric T.
WSJ: Investors Get Jittery Over Monster
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In August, the New York attorney general began an investigation into 5-Hour and its energy drink rivals Monster and Amp to see whether the products' labels match their actual contents.
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The mariner uses a 250 watt free-spinning motor mounted in the front wheel for propulsion and high capacity 36 volt 9 amp hour advanced lithium battery (LiFEPO4) which provide a smooth, powered ride on flat and hilly terrain.
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