Dispensers with flavors of Panera Charged Lemonade are at a Panera Bread Company restaurant in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) ...

The recommended caffeine intake limit is 400 milligrams, according to the FDA. In a statement to Nexstar, Panera said, “Panera expresses our deep sympathy for Mr. Brown’s family.

Panera introduced Charged Lemonade in April 2022 to capture a slice of the $21 billion energy drink market, which grew by about 8.6% last year, according to Beverage Digest.

Florida man’s family sues Panera, says caffeinated lemonade led to cardiac arrest The believed the Panera Charged Lemonade was safe since it was not advertised as an energy drink, the suit states.