Panera Bread discontinuing Charged Sips drinks

SOURCE www.npr.org
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.

Key Points

  • Charged Sips drinks contained high levels of caffeine, ranging from 155-302 milligrams
  • At least two wrongful death lawsuits were filed against Panera related to consumption of Charged Sips drinks
  • Panera is discontinuing Charged Sips drinks and introducing new beverages in response to the situation

Pros

  • Responding to customer feedback by introducing new low-sugar and low-caffeine drinks
  • Taking steps to address concerns over high caffeine content

Cons

  • Facing lawsuits related to wrongful deaths allegedly caused by Charged Sips drinks