Tag: Panera lawsuits

In May 2024, Panera Bread announced the discontinuation of its Charged Lemonade products following multiple lawsuits linking the beverage's high caffeine content to cardiac issues and deaths. The controversial drink, marketed as a plant-based energy boost, contained caffeine levels far exceeding those in typical soft drinks and even many energy drinks.

According to lawsuits and reports, a large 30-ounce Panera Charged Lemonade contained up to 390 mg of caffeine, equivalent to over four standard 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull. This dramatic caffeine difference was at the center of controversy and legal action regarding the potent, high-caffeine beverage.

Before its discontinuation in May 2024, a large, 30-ounce Panera Charged Lemonade contained up to 390 milligrams of caffeine, almost reaching the FDA's daily recommended limit for healthy adults. This potent caffeine content in the Panera lemonade, which was originally offered in self-serve dispensers, sparked significant public concern and multiple lawsuits.

Reports confirmed that a large, 30-ounce serving of Panera's now-discontinued Charged Lemonade could contain up to 390 milligrams of caffeine, depending on ice and flavor. This potent beverage, marketed with a 'plant-based, clean caffeine' claim, drew significant scrutiny for its dangerously high stimulant levels, which led to multiple lawsuits and its eventual removal from menus.