There have been no reports in Malta of adverse effects caused by the energy drink Monster that allegedly led to the death of a teenage girl in the US, according to the health authorities.

The makers of Monster, that has the caffeine equivalent of seven cans of Coca-Cola, are being sued by the family of the 14-year-old girl who died after consuming two cans in two days.

The international media are claiming that the US authorities are investigating four other incidents in which people died soon after having the energy drink.

“Although the product in question is traded in Malta, no adverse events have been reported. It is also confirmed that no alerts have been raised in the EU,” the Maltese health authorities said.

“All energy drinks have high caffeine content and, in view of their nature, should be consumed with caution. They should not be consumed by children, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups and should not be mixed with alcohol,” the authorities said.