Kellogg controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Kellogg files lawsuit against Omaha union
Lawsuit filed
In November 2021, the Kellogg Co. filed a lawsuit against its local union in Omaha. The company alleged that striking workers intimidated replacement workers and blocked plant entrances. Kellogg asked a judge to order the union to stop interfering with its business. The filing centered on the company's claims about conduct during the strike and its request for court-ordered relief against the union.
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The company based in Battle Creek, Michigan, asked a judge to order the Omaha chapter of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union to stop interfering with its business while workers picket outside the plant.
The Kellogg Co. has filed a lawsuit against its local union in Omaha. It's complaining that striking workers are blocking entrances to its cereal plant and intimidating replacement workers who are entering the plant.
In a lawsuit filed Thursday against the Omaha chapter of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, and Grain Millers International Union, the company alleges that striking union members have intimidated non-union staff at its cereal plant in Omaha, Nebraska, and blocked vehicles from coming into and out of the facility, AP and Bloomberg reported.
2021
Lawsuit alleges Pop-Tarts strawberry pastries contain insufficient strawberries
Lawsuit filed
A New York woman sued Kellogg's over its Whole Grain Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries, alleging that the product contains more pears and apples than strawberries and that its strawberry content does not provide the claimed nutritional benefit. The article reports allegations, not a court finding.
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Syracuse.com is reporting that a woman is suing Kellogg's because their Whole Grain Frosted Strawberry Toaster Pastries don't contain any strawberries, and instead other fruits.
She's claiming her strawberry flavored Pop-Tarts don't have enough strawberries in them.
Elizabeth Russett filed a class-action lawsuit on Oct. 19 with lawyer Spencer Sheehan against Kellogg's for falsely advertising the contents of its pastry.
2018
Unauthorized Kellogg branding in Venezuela
After Kellogg ceased Venezuelan operations, cereal products appeared using its logo, mascots and packaging elements alongside political messaging. The company characterized the use as unauthorized and said it would pursue legal remedies.