A Pennsylvania teenager had to be resuscitated in March when he went into cardiac arrest after drinking Panera Bread's highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade, a lawsuit says.
His ordeal was first reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette several days before Panera announced it was discontinuing its Charged Lemonade.
Charged Lemonade contains caffeine from multiple sources, including the stimulant guarana extract.
Previously, it had advertised its Charged Lemonade as "Plant-based and Clean" with as much caffeine as its dark roast coffee.
During his hospital stay, they implanted a subcutaneous defibrillator, a device that will shock Adams' heart if he has a life-threatening heart rhythm in the future.
Persons:
Luke Adams, Adams, Panera, Andrew Pogozelski, Pogozelski, Sarah Katz, Dennis Brown, Lauren Skerritt, Lisa Feyes, Luke
Organizations:
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, NBC News, Allegheny Health Network's Forbes Hospital, Pittsburgh Post, University of Pennsylvania, Drug Administration
Locations:
Monroeville, Eastern District, Pennsylvania, Adams, Florida, Rhode