Cold Brew Coffee
Coffee is GRAS as a beverage; cold brew has caffeine concentrations comparable to or greater than hot brew. FDA recommends adults limit caffeine to ~400 mg/day; pediatric and pregnancy intake should be much lower or avoided.
What it is
Coffee brewed by steeping ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water for an extended period.
Beverage; caffeine source; flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- caffeine - not recommended for children
- limit during pregnancy
What regulators actually say
"FDA has cited 400 milligrams a day as an amount not generally associated with dangerous, negative effects in healthy adults."
"Single doses of caffeine up to 200 mg and intakes up to 400 mg per day for the general adult population do not raise safety concerns."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Coffee is GRAS; FDA caffeine guidance applies.
European Union — EFSA
EFSA established safe caffeine intake reference values (single dose 200 mg, daily 400 mg for adults).
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