Health risks of energy drink consumption among young people

The consumption of energy drinks, especially among young people, has been linked to significant health problems due to high caffeine content, leading to symptoms like palpitations and chest pains. Marketing strategies targeting adolescents and Generation Z have contributed to the rise in energy drink consumption. Excessive caffeine intake, especially in young individuals, can have serious cardiovascular risks and even lead to death in rare cases.

Panera Bread discontinuing Charged Sips drinks

Panera Bread is discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks due to their high caffeine content following at least two wrongful death lawsuits. The company is introducing new low-sugar and low-caffeine drinks in response to customer feedback.

Panera Bread Charged Lemonade Phase-Out Due to Deaths

Panera Bread will phase out its Charged Lemonade nationwide after being linked to several deaths. Lawsuits blamed the highly caffeinated drinks for two deaths and heart damage in a third patient.