29 States: Spykes Hard to Swallow

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Several days after "Cocaine" energy drink was pulled from store shelves nationwide amid criticism over its name and marketing, 29 attorneys general have set their sights on Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc., accusing the company of promoting caffeinated alcoholic drinks to youths.

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is among those urging the company to overhaul the marketing of such drinks, particularly a brand called Spykes, which he described as a youth "starter drink."

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29 States: Spykes Hard to Swallow

The attorneys general have written to Anheuser-Busch officials asking them to make immediate changes to the drink's...

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