Minute Maid controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Minute Maid, Coke and Sprite products recalled over possible metal objects
Recall announced
Minute Maid is recalling Berry Punch, Fruit Punch and Strawberry Lemonade because some 59-ounce cartons could contain foreign metal objects. The report also says some Coke and Sprite cans are recalled for the same reason. The recall affects eight U.S. states listed in the report.
Company response
Recall — Minute Maid
Source excerpt
“have been contaminated by metal fragments including bolts and washers."
some Coca-Cola, Minute Maid, or Sprite products have been recalled
We learned that many of these products were distributed in the state of New Jersey as well as Pennsylvania.
2021
Minute Maid recalls three drinks over possible metal objects
Recall announced
Minute Maid is recalling Berry Punch, Fruit Punch and Strawberry Lemonade because some 59-ounce cartons could contain foreign metal objects. The notice identifies eight affected states.
Company response
Recall — Minute Maid
Source excerpt
The company is also reporting that they did remove the products from store shelves immediately after issuing the recall
The recall was due to the possibility that some of the Minute Maid juice products might contain metal objects like metal bolts and metal washers, so the company has ordered a voluntary 8 state recall.
2021
Coca-Cola recalls certain Minute Maid products over possible foreign objects
Recall announced
The Coca-Cola Company recalled certain Minute Maid products because they might contain foreign objects, including metal bolts or washers.
Source excerpt
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling certain Minute Maid products due to the possibility of containing foreign objects, such as metal bolts or washers.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the recalled products were distributed in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The Coca-Cola Company recalled Minute Maid products due to the potential presence of foreign matter, specifically metal bolts or washers, according to Food Safety News.
1970
Florida farm-labor housing and working-conditions controversy
United Farm Workers supported Florida farm laborers whose housing, sometimes characterized in contemporary coverage as resembling slave quarters, and working conditions were publicly criticized. NBC covered the issue in a documentary, and a Florida boycott created reputational pressure. Minute Maid subsequently established a program intended to improve conditions for the workers.