Panera will discontinue its Charged Lemonade drinks blamed for deaths, including a Philly college student
The change comes amid a “recent menu transformation,” said a company spokesperson. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the lawsuits were the cause of the drinks being discontinued, and no official timeline has been announced for when they would be removed from Panera’s menu.“We listened to more than 30,000 guests about what they wanted from Panera, and are focusing next on the broad array of beverages we know our guests desire,” a Panera spokesperson said.
Launched in 2022, Panera’s Charged Lemonade beverages previously had as much as 390 milligrams of caffeine, according to lawsuits filed against the company. Currently,The drinks gained notoriety in October, when the family of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student, filed a lawsuit against Panera.