Sometimes what we drinks harbors hidden dangers or unexpected ingredients.

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Red Bull energy drink contains a banned, government-manufactured stimulant linked to the formation of brain tumors. Drinking Mountain Dew brand soda causes one's testicles to shrink. Milk sold at Wal-Mart contains rBST, a dangerous growth hormone. Vitamin water containing antifreeze kills New Mexico woman. Some German states have banned Red Bull's 'Simply Cola' drink for containing trace amounts of cocaine. An alcoholic can exchange his sobriety medallion at any bar for free drinks. Adulterated Dew® brand bottled water killed 180 people in Tanzania. A scientist testified that being immersed in a can of Mountain Dew would dissolve a mouse. * Entries marked with an asterisk will display in a separate browser window.

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