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Arnott's/Controversies

Arnott's controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1997Arnott's biscuits recalled after extortion threat
  2. 1997Monte Carlo biscuit extortion and recall
  3. 1997Controversy over Campbell Soup Company ownership

  1. 1997

    Arnott's biscuits recalled after extortion threat

    The company recalled Monte Carlo biscuit products after receiving threats that packets had been poisoned. Arnott's publicly disclosed the threats and demands in newspaper advertising while managing the national food-safety crisis.

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  2. 1997

    Monte Carlo biscuit extortion and recall

    Arnott's received threats alleging that Monte Carlo biscuit packets had been poisoned in South Australia and Victoria. The company conducted a major recall and disclosed the threats publicly. The prosecution of the alleged extortionist was later dropped because of conflicting evidence.

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  3. 1997

    Controversy over Campbell Soup Company ownership

    Campbell Soup Company's acquisition of Arnott's generated public controversy in Australia because of concerns that a prominent national food brand would no longer remain Australian-owned or could be culturally altered by its American parent.

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