Alert is an energy

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gum produced by the

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's company that entered the U.S. market in April 2013.

Sales and marketing

Sales are aimed at adults 25 and older who want a portable energy product. An eight-piece pack of Alert retails for $2.99 (U.S.).

Taste

The gum is remarkable for a bitter, medicinal taste.

Caffeine

According to the company, one piece of gum contains the same amount of

as half a cup of coffee, which is about 40 milligrams.

FDA investigation

Wrigley temporarily halted production and sales of its ''Alert'' energy gum as the

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(FDA) investigates the safety of caffeinated-food products, especially the possible effects of caffeinated gum on children and adolescents.

References

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