Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content.
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Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content.
Richard Vogel/Associated Press
Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content.
Panera on Tuesday did not say whether the drink was being discontinued due to a lawsuit or health concerns, nor would it comment on a timeline for its removal from stores. Panera said that after listening to customer suggestions, he will introduce new low-sugar and low-caffeine drinks.
The St. Louis-based company introduced Charged Ships in spring 2022. This fruit-flavored beverage contains between 155 milligrams and 302 milligrams of caffeine. A typical 8-ounce cup of coffee contains 95 milligrams of caffeine, while a 16-ounce can of Monster Energy contains 160 milligrams, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
For Panera, the drink helped meet customers' growing demand for natural drinks with functional benefits such as increased energy and immunity. Charged Sips contained caffeine from guarana, a plant extract commonly used in energy drinks, and green coffee extract.
But last October, the family of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student who suffered from heart disease and died after drinking Charged Lemonade in September 2022, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera.
Then, last December, a Florida man's family sued for wrongful death and a negligence lawsuit against Panera.
In that case, David Brown, 46, went into cardiac arrest and died on Oct. 9 after drinking three charged lemonades at a local Panera, his family said. Brown's family said he had high blood pressure and did not drink energy drinks, but believed Charged Ships was safe because it was not advertised as an energy drink.
According to the complaint, Brown ordered at least seven charged lemonades over the two weeks before her death.
Panera's online menu now includes the following statement: “Consume in moderation. Not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, or pregnant or breastfeeding women.” It is unknown when it was added.
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Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content.
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Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content.
Richard Vogel/Associated Press
Panera Bread has announced it will no longer sell Charged Sips, a drink linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to its high caffeine content. Panera on Tuesday did not say whether the drink was being discontinued due to a lawsuit or health concerns, nor would it comment on a timeline for its removal from stores. Panera said that after listening to customer suggestions, he will introduce new low-sugar and low-caffeine drinks. The St. Louis-based company introduced Charged Ships in spring 2022. This fruit-flavored beverage contains between 155 milligrams and 302 milligrams of caffeine. A typical 8-ounce cup of coffee contains 95 milligrams of caffeine, while a 16-ounce can of Monster Energy contains 160 milligrams, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
For Panera, the drink helped meet customers' growing demand for natural drinks with functional benefits such as increased energy and immunity. Charged Sips contained caffeine from guarana, a plant extract commonly used in energy drinks, and green coffee extract. But last October, the family of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student who suffered from heart disease and died after drinking Charged Lemonade in September 2022, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Panera. Then, last December, a Florida man's family sued for wrongful death and a negligence lawsuit against Panera. In that case, David Brown, 46, went into cardiac arrest and died on Oct. 9 after drinking three charged lemonades at a local Panera, his family said. Brown's family said he had high blood pressure and did not drink energy drinks, but believed Charged Ships was safe because it was not advertised as an energy drink. According to the complaint, Brown ordered at least seven charged lemonades over the two weeks before her death. Panera's online menu now includes the following statement: “Consume in moderation. Not recommended for children, people sensitive to caffeine, or pregnant or breastfeeding women.” It is unknown when it was added.
https://www.npr.org/2024/05/08/1249883124/panera-says-it-will-stop-serving-charged-sips-drinks-at-center-of-lawsuits Panera announces it will stop serving 'Charged Ships' drinks at center of lawsuit: NPR
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