Lipton controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Pesticide-content controversy in China
Chinese quality authorities reported high pesticide levels in one Lipton tea variety, leading Unilever to clear affected products from shelves. Greenpeace later reported concerns about two other samples, while Unilever China disputed the findings and maintained that its products were safe.
2011
Animal-testing criticism
PETA criticized Unilever-funded animal experiments connected with potential health claims about tea ingredients. Unilever subsequently said it would not test products on animals unless governments required such testing for regulatory purposes.
2008
Melamine contamination recall
Unilever recalled Lipton milk-tea powder in Hong Kong and Macau after internal checks found traces of melamine during the wider Chinese milk-contamination crisis.