Schumer: Make Powdered Alcohol Illegal

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Powdered alcohol isn't expected to be on the shelves before summer, but one U.S. Senator is already calling for a prohibition on the product.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York said Thursday that he is introducing legislation that would outlaw the production, sale and possession of the product, called Palcohol. Several states are also looking to ban the product.

Calling the product a "Kool Aid for underage drinking," Schumer says powdered alcohol poses an "immense danger" to minors because of how easily it can be concealed, snorted or mixed with food and drink.

Palcohol's maker announced Wednesday that it had gained approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

Schumer says he is in disbelief that the federal government approved the product.