Heinz controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Tesco and Heinz recall selected baby food jars in the UK
Recall announced
Tesco recalled thousands of jars of Heinz baby food from its UK stores after sharp metal fragments were found in one jar. Heinz and Tesco said the products were removed from sale and described the voluntary recall as a precaution. Customers were advised not to use the affected jars and could return them to Tesco for a full refund.
Company response
Recall — Tesco
Tesco has recalled thousands of jars of Heinz baby food from its stores in the UK after sharp metal fragments were found in a single jar.
Apology — Heinz
We regret that this incident has happened and are sorry for the concern and the inconvenience that this recall may cause.
Refund or compensation — Tesco
Shoppers are advised not to use the Heinz 7+ months baby food jars purchased from Tesco and to return any jars to Tesco stores where they were bought for a full refund.
Source excerpt
Eight varieties on sale at Tesco are being recalled; sweet & sour chicken, mango chicken curry, cottage pie, cheesy & tomato pasta stars, Sunday chicken dinner, spaghetti bolognese, winter veggies & lamb and pasta bake with tuna.
We regret that this incident has happened and are sorry for the concern and the inconvenience that this recall may cause.
Shoppers are advised not to use the Heinz 7+ months baby food jars purchased from Tesco and to return any jars to Tesco stores where they were bought for a full refund.
2008
New York Deli Mayo advertisement controversy
A UK Heinz advertisement depicting two men kissing received approximately 200 complaints. Heinz withdrew the advertisement, after which LGBT advocates criticized the company for appearing to treat the complaints as more important than the representation itself. The episode became a notable controversy concerning advertising, sexuality, and corporate responses to complaints.