# Brasserie Maltco Inc. · 99-45 · CANADA — FDA import alert red lists: firms subject to detention without physical examination

For Brasserie Maltco Inc. · 99-45 · CANADA, import alert is 99-45; import alert name is Detention Without Physical Examination of Food Products That Are or Contain an Unsafe Food Additive; country is CANADA; product is Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor; product code is 29 B - - 06 Soft Drink, Imitation Fruit Flavored, Carbonated | 29 B - - 60 Soda Water, Carbonated | 29 B - - 60 Soda Water, Carbonated | 29 B - - 99 Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 B - - 99 Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 S - - 99 Carbonated Water (Nonmedicinal), N.E.C. | 29 S - - 99 Carbonated Water (Nonmedicinal), N.E.C. | 54 - - - -- Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human) | 54 - - - -- Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human) | 66 V - - -- Patent Medicines, Etc | 66 V - - -- Patent Medicines, Etc; date published is 12/12/2023; address is 1750 Rue Du Perigord , Quebec, Quebec CANADA, verified against its source on 2026-09-16.

- **Firm:** Brasserie Maltco Inc. _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Import alert:** 99-45
- **Import alert name:** Detention Without Physical Examination of Food Products That Are or Contain an Unsafe Food Additive
- **Country:** CANADA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Address:** 1750 Rue Du Perigord , Quebec, Quebec CANADA _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Date published:** 12/12/2023 _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Product code:** 29 B - - 06 Soft Drink, Imitation Fruit Flavored, Carbonated | 29 B - - 60 Soda Water, Carbonated | 29 B - - 60 Soda Water, Carbonated | 29 B - - 99 Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 B - - 99 Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. | 29 S - - 99 Carbonated Water (Nonmedicinal), N.E.C. | 29 S - - 99 Carbonated Water (Nonmedicinal), N.E.C. | 54 - - - -- Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human) | 54 - - - -- Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human) | 66 V - - -- Patent Medicines, Etc | 66 V - - -- Patent Medicines, Etc _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **Product:** Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor | Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade | Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_
- **FDA notes:** The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. | The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. _(verified: each item appears in the quote below)_

## What the source says

> Brasserie Maltco Inc. Date Published : 12/12/2023 1750 Rue Du Perigord , Quebec, Quebec CANADA 29 B - - 06 Soft Drink, Imitation Fruit Flavored, Carbonated Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 29 B - - 60 Soda Water, Carbonated Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 29 B - - 60 Soda Water, Carbonated Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 29 B - - 99 Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 29 B - - 99 Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C. Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 29 S - - 99 Carbonated Water (Nonmedicinal), N.E.C. Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 29 S - - 99 Carbonated Water (Nonmedicinal), N.E.C. Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 54 - - - -- Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human) Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 54 - - - -- Vitamins/Minerals (Human/Animal); Proteins/Unconv Dietary Supp (Human) Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 66 V - - -- Patent Medicines, Etc Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Pink Lemonade Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act. 66 V - - -- Patent Medicines, Etc Date Published: 12/12/2023 Desc: Mind Blow Energy Drink Original Flavor Notes: The product is labeled as containing 50 mg of Mucuna pruriens seed extract, which itself is characterized as 98% L-DOPA. L-DOPA is an endogenous precursor to dopamine, but when given exogenously, it is associated with a number of adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, effects on blood pressure and heart rhythm, and neurological and psychiatric side effects. The product is labeled as containing added folate [specifically L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-methyl-THF)] at two-times the total daily recommended intake for adults. For much of the U.S. population, background dietary exposure to folates is near or above the tolerable upper intake limit set by the National Academy of Medicine. FDA has no basis to conclude as GRAS uses of folates that further increase cumulative dietary exposure to folates. FDA is not aware of any applicable listed exception for the use of L-5-methyl-THF in this product. These uses of L-DOPA and L-5-methyl-THF are food additives, and food additives are deemed unsafe unless they are used in conformity with a regulation authorizing their use. No food additive regulation authorizes the use of L-DOPA or L-5-methyl-THF as ingredients in an energy drink. Any food additive is deemed unsafe unless it conforms to the terms of a food additive regulation prescribing its use, to the terms of an effective food contact notification for a food contact substance as provided under Section 409(h), or to an exemption for investigational use as provided under Section 409(j). Otherwise, in accordance with section 409 of the FD&C Act, the substance is deemed an unsafe food additive. Any food that is or contains an unsafe food additive is adulterated under section 402(a)(2)(C)(i) of the FD&C Act.

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