Panera's 'Charged Lemonade' Linked to Two Deaths

Families of victims file lawsuits alleging inadequate caffeine disclosure

Panera Bread's 'Charged Lemonade' is under scrutiny following two deaths allegedly linked to the high-caffeine content of the drink.
The families of 46-year-old Dennis Brown and 21-year-old Sarah Katz have filed lawsuits against Panera, claiming the company did not adequately advertise the drink as an energy drink.
Both Brown and Katz had preexisting health conditions that made caffeine consumption riskier, and their families argue they were not aware of the high caffeine content in the drink.
Panera has responded to the lawsuits, stating that they stand by the safety of their products and view the lawsuits as 'equally without merit'.
Following the lawsuits, Panera has enhanced its caffeine disclosure for the 'Charged Lemonade' on its website, app, and in stores.