How much caffeine is too much? Panera's "Charged Lemonade" raises questions
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Charged Anxiety: How Panera's Lemonade Sparked a Debate on Daily Caffeine Limits How much caffeine is too much? Panera's "Charged Lemonade" raises questions Bread's "Charged Lemonade" promised a citrusy burst of plant-powered energy. What it delivered, for some, was a jolt of jitters, heart palpitations, and a lawsuit. The sunshine-yellow beverage, containing a whopping 390 milligrams of caffeine in its large serving, has reignited the debate on safe daily caffeine intake and the responsibility of beverage companies to disclose potential risks. ads A Legal Sip: From Marketing to Mishap Panera marketed Charged Lemonade as a natural, clean alternative to sugary energy drinks. They highlighted its plant-based ingredients and boldly declared its caffeine content to be on par with their dark roast coffee. This seemingly transparent approach, however, backfired when consumers, unaware of the concentrated caffeine punch, began experienci...