Panera Bread Halts Sale of Charged Lemonade Following Health Concerns

Panera Bread has announced that it will discontinue the sale of its Charged Lemonade drink amid concerns raised by lawsuits linking the beverage to at least two deaths. The decision comes as part of a recent menu transformation by the company.

The move to stop selling Charged Lemonade follows legal actions that alleged the highly caffeinated drink played a role in the deaths of individuals with preexisting health conditions. One lawsuit involved a University of Pennsylvania student who reportedly had a heart condition, while another lawsuit claimed that a Florida man with previous health issues passed away after consuming the. . .