Mrs. Butterworth's controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Criticism of racial stereotypes in brand imagery
Critics argued that the character's silhouette and domestic persona could evoke the racist “mammy” stereotype. The controversy emerged amid nationwide protests over systemic racism and parallel scrutiny of other legacy food brands. Conagra Brands announced a review of the bottle shape and character imagery.