Panera Bread "Charged Drink" Claims 2 Victims

Panera Bread faced a lawsuit in 2023 related to its "Charged Lemonade" after a college student, Sarah Katz, died following its consumption. Katz, who had a heart condition, experienced cardiac arrest after drinking the highly caffeinated beverage. The lawsuit claims that Panera failed to properly disclose the caffeine content, leading to confusion among consumers. Her family argued that the labeling was misleading, especially given the drink's placement alongside non-caffeinated options without adequate warning.