Panera Bread announced on Tuesday its decision to discontinue its Charged Lemonade, a beverage linked to controversy and legal battles following reports of fatalities allegedly associated with its consumption, reported CNBC.
The move comes in response to a wave of lawsuits implicating the highly caffeinated drink in the deaths of two individuals, along with claims of serious health complications by others.
One lawsuit, filed in October by the family of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student, attributed her demise to complications arising from her consumption of Charged Lemonade. Katz, who had a pre-existing heart condition, experienced fatal consequences after ingesting the beverage.
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