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I don't want to sound like a dick, but I don't really think Panera is at fault here. Their lemonade is no more caffeinated than standard Starbucks venti drinks.
390mg of caffeine is a lot. But it's also commonly found in large cups of coffee. And this individual had three of them. I think Florida might want to consider ensuring mentally impaired people like Dennis Brown are better equipped to navigate a world which has leaned heavily into caffeine as a stimulant. I don't believe that Panera is some bastion of justice and good will. I'm sure their lemonade makes every attempt to "hook" members on their product with high levels of caffeine and hiding it under sugar. However, I think this lawsuit might just mean that caffeine levels should be treated like calories: we should mandate that an estimate is listed next to the beverage so those with heart problems or the health conscientious can make more informed decisions.
It explains it right there. He drank them without realizing what he was consuming because apparently it isn't obvious that it's an energy drink.
It’s an energy drink the same way a cup of coffee is an energy drink. It’s being called that by the plaintiffs because of the negative connotation “energy drink” has - zero other reason. And it’s not like Panera hid the fact that it had caffeine…
What negative connotation? Energy drinks are incredibly popular and this stuff contains more caffeine than coffee. Also coffee is pretty unmistakable for what it is, while lemonade loaded with caffeine is not.
I would say it's like 1000x closer to energy drinks than coffee, are you kidding? Monster even makes Lemonade flavors of energy drink. It's the same thing. People aren't drinking 30oz of coffee, then getting a free refill or two.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/nutrition/energy.htm
The drink in question had no additives other than caffeine…. Sounds like more like coffee or a frappe to me.
It has guarana in it
Do you walk up to the self serve espresso machine at Starbucks and pour yourself another latte?
~~I hate Starbucks and Panera, and would never go into one if I had the choice~~
My mistake, I see what you mean now. I don’t think that matters whether you can pour yourself more or not? It’s not like you can pour yourself more Monster drinks
It has more caffeine than a Monster Energy Drink and a Red Bull combined.