Pure and highly concentrated caffeine products pose an "unacceptably high risk" to consumers and should urgently be banned from sale in Australia.

A review into the sale and safety of high caffeine content products by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) released on Friday also recommends a maximum limit for caffeine in foods, and a public information campaign about safe caffeine consumption.

Lachlan Foote died after consuming a teaspoon of pure caffeine powder, a day before his 22nd birthday. Credit:Facebook

Senator Richard Colbeck, who is responsible for food regulation, ordered the review in July after a coroner found Blue Mountains man Lachlan Foote, 21, died from caffeine toxicity when he ingested one teaspoon of pure caffeine powder in a protein shake.

Lachlan's father Nigel Foote said he was pleased to hear of the recommended ban, which would "protect consumers and save lives".