Panera Bread Nixes ‘Charged Lemonade’ After Deaths

Three lawsuits later, Panera Bread is getting rid of its highly caffeinated “Charged Lemonade” drinks.

The chain plans to replace the infamous beverage with new drink options, over the course of the next two weeks, according to an internal memo sent to employees on Monday, which was obtained by Bloomberg. Not all Panera employees said they’d received the memo, however, according to NBC.

Panera framed the decision as part of a “recent menu transformation,” which will introduce several new products to its menu, according to Forbes, rather than a response to a recent spate of lawsuits, which allege “Charged Lemonade” is dangerous to consume.

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