Peter Rabbit controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Peter Rabbit film faced criticism over food-allergy humour
The first feature film drew criticism from allergy advocates and members of the public over a scene in which characters use blackberries to trigger an allergic reaction. Sony Pictures and the filmmakers subsequently acknowledged the concern and apologised for making light of food allergies.
2018
Food-allergy controversy surrounding the feature film
Critics argued that the first Peter Rabbit film treated food allergies as a joke when characters deliberately exposed a human character to blackberries. Allergy advocates called for a boycott, and the filmmakers and Sony Pictures apologised for the scene and its potential impact.