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New York attorney general subpoenas energy-drink companies

Ryan Rottkamp, 15, drinks a Monster Energy drink

Photo credit: Newsday | Ryan Rottkamp, 15, drinks a Monster Energy drink in West Babylon. (Feb. 3, 2011)

High-octane energy drinks including 5-Hour Energy and Monster that promise healthy bursts of energy are getting pulled over in New York.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued subpoenas this summer to the drinks' makers, according to a person familiar with the inquiry, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation hasn't yet been made public.

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