The FDA is continuing to investigate the deaths of five individuals as well as a non-fatal heart attack potentially related to energy drinks such as Monster, Red Bull, and 5-Hour Energy. It is unfortunate that, yet again, multiple tragedies must occur before any measures are taken to warn and protect consumers from unscrupulous product manufacturers.

Built around 1929 to curb erosion, the jetty wall near the Bayboro Harbor channel in St. Petersburg, Florida was responsible for several serious boating accidents in recent years before its removal in 2010, including the October 2009 crash that killed 17-year-old Paige Davison.