Panera Bread’s “Charged Lemonade” Under Scrutiny

and Monster energy drinks combined. Following Katz’s tragic death, another lawsuit emerged involving Dennis Brown, a 46-year-old Florida man who also suffered a fatal cardiac arrest.

Brown, who had high blood pressure and avoided significant caffeine intake, had been drinking the Charged Lemonade for six days as part of Panera’s “Unlimited Sip Club” subscription service. His family claims he was unaware of the drink’s caffeine content.

Panera Bread has since updated its labeling and marketing to include clearer warnings about the caffeine content of its Charged Lemonade. The company now advises that these drinks should be consumed in moderation and are not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, pregnant or nursing women.

Despite these changes, the lawsuits accuse Panera of negligence, fraud, and wrongful death, asserting that the company failed to properly inform customers of the potential risks associated with the beverage…