The Food and Drug Administration has ordered a test on Red Bull Cola energy drinks after German authorities banned the product when it was found to contain traces of cocaine.
FDA secretary-general Pipat Yingseree said the agency was collecting samples of the drink for testing.
German authorities found 0.4 microgrammes of cocaine per litre of the drink and imposed a ban on sales for fear it violated drug laws.
Traces of extract of coca leaf were found in the Red Bull Cola. While in such small amounts it did not pose a health threat, the drink could not be classified as a foodstuff but as a drug and needed a special licence.
Dr Pipat said the results of the test are expected next week.
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