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Panera Bread currently faces three lawsuits related to its products. “Charged Lemonade” with caffeineThe third of the charges, reportedly filed this week, includes accusations that the drink caused “permanent heart damage” to one consumer.
According to a complaint first obtained by NBC News, 28-year-old Lauren Skerritt claims she experienced brain fog, body tremors, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and difficulty thinking after drinking Panera Charged Lemonade. ing. She claims she had no underlying health conditions before drinking the drink.
In a complaint filed in Delaware court, Skerritt said he consumed two and a half charged lemonades at a Panera in Greenville, Rhode Island, in April.
After drinking a drink containing a lot of caffeine, he felt palpitations and was rushed to the emergency room.
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A dispenser of Charged Lemonade, a caffeinated lemonade beverage, at a Panera Bread in Walnut Creek, California, March 27, 2023. (Photo credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Skerritt underwent tests and was found to have atrial fibrillation, according to the complaint.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added that atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly and can increase the risk of stroke.
Skerritt also claimed to have “repeated episodes of sudden, patternless increases in heart rate,” according to the complaint.
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In this photo illustration, Panera Bread's Mango Yuzu Citrus Charged Lemonade is on display at a Panera Bread restaurant in Novato, California on November 1, 2023. (Photo illustration: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Panera did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's inquiries for this story.
In December, a lawsuit was filed alleging that the lemonade drink caused the death of Dennis Brown, 46, of Florida.
In the lawsuit, Brown claims consumed lemonade He died on his way home after having dinner at Panera Bread. The complaint also alleges that Brown drank lemonade for six days and was also a member of Panera's Unlimited Sip Club, which allowed him to order unlimited drinks.
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A Panera Bread employee pours paid lemonade at a Panera Bread restaurant on November 1, 2023 in Novato, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images)
According to Panera's menu, a large charged lemonade contains 390 milligrams of caffeine, close to the FDA's daily maximum of 400 milligrams.
A 30-ounce serving of Panera's Charged Lemonade has more caffeine than Red Bull and Monster energy drinks combined.
Panera said at the time that Brown's “unfortunate” death was not caused by its products and that it believed the lawsuit had no merit.
“Panera stands firmly behind the safety of our products,” the company said.
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Another lawsuit was filed in October, alleging that 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student Sarah Katz died after drinking paid lemonade.
Katz, who has heart disease and normally avoided caffeine, likely didn't know the drink contained caffeine, family and friends said.
Panera's mobile app currently carries a warning: “Consume in moderation. Not recommended for children, caffeine sensitivities, or pregnant or breastfeeding women.”
Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
