Land O'Lakes controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Controversy over Native American packaging image
The cooperative's decision to remove the Native American woman from its packaging followed criticism that the design perpetuated a stereotyped image, while other Native voices defended its historical and cultural meaning.
2017
Animal-treatment allegations at Mason Dixon Farms
Animal Outlook released footage alleging workers abused cows at Mason Dixon Farms, a Dairy Farmers of America supplier connected with Land O'Lakes. One employee was dismissed.
2009
Animal-treatment allegations at Pennsylvania supplier
PETA released undercover footage alleging poor conditions and mistreatment of dairy cows at a Land O'Lakes supplier. The resulting cruelty case ended with an acquittal, while a veterinary review recommended operational improvements.