MLB Addresses Claim Linking Celsius to Cocaine False Positives on Drug Tests

MLB addresses claim linking Celsius to cocaine false positives on drug tests

A viral claim about Celsius energy drinks has caught fire online. It suggests that the beverage could trigger a false positive for cocaine on drug tests, but Major League Baseball says there’s no science to back that up. The rumor that sparked the fire It all began when sports journalist Emily Waldon, who covers the Detroit Tigers’ High-A affiliate, posted on X that MLB discourages players from drinking Celsius. In her now-deleted post, Waldon w…

MLB Disputes Idea Celsius Energy Drink Would Cause Positive Drug Test Amid Viral Post

A recent viral post on social media about the ingredients in Celsius Energy Drinks has caused MLB to dispel any concerns that consuming it would trigger a positive drug test.

Celsius Forced To Deny Its Drinks Cause Positive Cocaine Tests Over Minor League Baseball Rumor

Celsius energy drinks Millions of people rely on energy drinks to get their caffeine fix, and that includes plenty of professional athletes who are looking for a boost. However, one brand has been forced to deny that its product contains an ingredient that can make you fail a drug screening for cocaine due to a rumor that can be traced back to a minor league baseball team. Humans have been turning to natural sources for a pick-me-up for more tha…

Truth behind popular energy drink that is 'flagged as cocaine' in drug tests

A viral claim suggesting that Celsius energy drinks can cause false positives for cocaine in drug tests has sparked widespread confusion. The controversy began when a Detroit Tigers sports reporter tweeted on June 8 that Major League Baseball (MLB) teams are advising players to avoid the popular drink. 'Celsius has an ingredient known to flag as cocaine in MLB drug testing, and although it's not officially banned, it's strongly discouraged,' the…

Celsius Won't Cause Positive Cocaine Tests for Baseball Players

Some minor leaguers thought Celsius would cause a positive drug test for cocaine, causing a viral tweet and strong denial from the company.