The drinks has come under heavy scrutiny for its high caffeine intake, which several lawsuit accuse Panera of misleading customers about.
is finally discontinuing its line of Charged Lemonade drinks. The news comes as the chain has come under heavy criticism for the amount of caffeine in the drinks, which be removed from the menu.said the move is part of an ongoing menu transformation.
Consumer criticism about the drink hasn’t revolved around the lemonade itself but rather Panera’s marketing and labeling. The Charged Lemonade has 390 milligrams of caffeine, close to the amount of caffeine in three Red Bulls, but previous language on Panera’s website and in-store container stickers compared it to the same caffeine as a cup of their dark roast coffee. According to the Panera website, a dark roast coffee can range from 161 to 268 milligrams depending on size.
Three lawsuits have been filed against Panera revolving around their Charged Lemonade and its presentation in store. On Sept. 10, 2022, 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student Sarah Katz died after drinking a Panera Charged Lemonade. According to afiled by her parents, Michael and Jill Katz, Sarah had a heart condition that caused arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythms and always avoided energy drinks.
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