Panera Bread is phasing out its ‘Charged Lemonade’ drinks—why consuming too much caffeine can be dangerous

Panera Bread announced May 8 that it’s phasing out its highly caffeinated “Charged Lemonade” drinks that have been blamed for the deaths of at least two people. In a statement, Panera did not reference lawsuits filed by the families of Sarah Katz and Dennis Brown. The company said the decision was part of a “menu transformation,” which would focus on “low sugar and low-caffeine options.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the average adult can safely consume 400 milligrams of caffeine a day—the equivalent of four or five cups Read More