Sarah Katz, 21, had a heart condition and was not aware of the drink’s caffeine content, which exceeded that of cans of Red Bull and Monster energy drinks combined, according to a legal filing

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[–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

6.5 thimble-sized cups. Compare to an average large coffee (431mg/20oz from Dunkin), or to the average amount consumed by coffee drinkers (~200mg for adults on average, with the 90th percentile being 300-400mg depending on the age group).

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This touches on yet another conflating factor. The personal tolerance to caffeine varies wildly from person to person. Some can't have even one cup a day, while others will down an entire pot and just shrug.

    This is an absolute tragedy, but Panera is not legally liable. They should however respect her death by improving their signage and giving much more information. A warning that high consumption can be fatal with rare, unknown conditions seems appropriate.

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