(Reuters) – Fast food chain Panera Bread (NASDAQ:) is phasing out “Charged Sips,” its line of caffeinated drinks, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.
According to several media reports, the beverage line has been the subject of multiple lawsuits in recent months by people who claim the drinks cause health problems.
Last year, a 21-year-old Ivy League student with a heart condition died after drinking Charged Lemonade from Panera Bread, NBC News reported in October, citing a lawsuit.
The company’s “Charged Sips,” which contains three different flavored drinks, comes in a 64 fluid ounce container that contains 1,615 milligrams (mg) to 2,155 mg of caffeine, according to the company’s website.
The company also said it plans to introduce new beverages with low-sugar and low-caffeine options.
