Okla. AG says alcohol energy drinks entice youth

April 21, 2011

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Associated Press

"Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is joining with other state attorneys general to reduce the alcohol content of a new fruit-flavored energy product that contains nearly five times the alcohol of a typical drink."

"Attorneys general from 17 states and U.S. territories have sent a letter to Pabst Brewing Company asking that the alcohol content of 'Blast by Colt 45' be lowered to avoid overdrinking by college students and underage drinkers."

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