Overview

• Panera Bread to discontinue its Charged Lemonade, a high-caffeine drink linked to at least two deaths and several serious health incidents.
• The decision comes as part of a broader menu transformation aimed at introducing healthier, low-caffeine beverage options.
• Lawsuits claim the drink's high caffeine content, comparable to multiple energy drinks, contributed to cardiac incidents and permanent health damage.
• Affected families and consumers expressed concerns over inadequate caffeine content disclosure, prompting legal action and public safety debates.
• Panera plans to roll out new beverage options like blueberry lavender lemonade and pomegranate hibiscus tea in response to customer feedback.