Panera is regulating their Charged Lemonade.
After multiple lawsuits alleging that the drink caused health defects and in some cases fatalities, the fast casual chain has now removed the self-serve fountains in some locations.
A sign at some Panera locations now reads, “Looking for Charged Sips? You can pick up your order on the Rapid Pick-Up shelf or at the pick-up counter. Ask an associate if you need help locating your drink.”
The new policy makes it so that customers cannot serve themselves lemonade or get a refill, but instead must rely on an employee to do so.