FDA Investigates Student Death Linked to Panera Bread's Highly Caffeinated Lemonade

University of Pennsylvania student with Long QT Type 1 Syndrome collapses after consuming Panera Bread's "Charged Lemonade," believed to contain equivalent caffeine level of a dark roast coffee; family lawsuit alleges negligence in revealing true caffeine content.

The FDA is investigating the death of University of Pennsylvania student Sarah Katz, who collapsed after consuming Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade, a drink believed to contain a high level of caffeine similar to that of a dark roast coffee.
Sarah Katz had Long QT Type 1 Syndrome, a heart condition that disrupted her heart's electrical activity and made it risky for her to consume energy drinks and excessively caffeinated beverages.
A lawsuit against Panera Bread claims the company failed to accurately disclose the caffeine content in its Charged Lemonade, which allegedly has more caffeine than a combined can of Red Bull and Monster Energy Drink amounting to 390 milligrams in a 30-ounce serving, leading to negligence in the student's death.
In addition to caffeine, the Charged Lemonade contains guarana extract, a stimulant, and is also high in sugar, with a large size containing the equivalent of almost 30 teaspoons of sugar.
Panera Bread has expressed sorrow over Katz's death and promises a thorough investigation into the matter. However, they have not yet commented on the FDA's investigation.