NY's Sen. Schumer rips breathable caffeine product

Sen. Charles Schumer says a breathable caffeine product that is about to hit stores in New York and Boston could be dangerous to young people.

The New York Democrat said Thursday that the product called AeroShot Pure Energy should be reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He said he fears it will be used as a club drug so that people can drink until they drop.

The AeroShot is a Chapstick-sized canister that lets users inhale caffeine in powdered form. Its manufacturer, Breathable Foods, says each AeroShot contains as much caffeine as a cup of coffee plus B vitamins.

The company says AeroShot is safe but is not intended for children under 12.

Schumer says Breathable Foods should provide evidence to substantiate its health and safety claims.