President's Choice controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Loblaw recalls President's Choice Sensitive to lactose infant formula
Recall announced
Loblaw Companies Limited recalled President's Choice Sensitive to lactose milk-based powdered infant formula after testing indicated that certain product may be contaminated with Cronobacter spp. The recall warning also corrected an earlier identification: President's Choice Lower Iron formula was no longer subject to the warning. The source reported no associated illnesses.
Company response
Recall — Loblaw Companies Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling the formula described below.
Source excerpt
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
The food recall warning of certain powdered infant formula issued on October 6, 2019 is revised to correctly identify the formula that may be contaminated with Cronobacter spp.
It has now been confirmed that the testing results indicate that certain President's Choice brand Sensitive to lactose milk-based powdered infant formula may be contaminated with Cronobacter spp. Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling the formula described below.
2019
President's Choice infant formula recalled over possible Cronobacter contamination
Recall announced
Loblaw Companies Limited recalled President's Choice Lower Iron milk-based powdered infant formula due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. The recall was reported in 2019. According to the source, no illnesses were associated with consumption of the product.
Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling President’s Choice Lower Iron milk-based powdered infant formula because of possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. The source reports no illnesses associated with consumption of the product.
Source excerpt
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.
Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling President's Choice brand Lower Iron milk based powdered infant formula from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination.
1989
G.R.E.E.N. environmental-claims controversy
Environmental groups and consumer advocates criticized aspects of the G.R.E.E.N. range, including concerns that some products did not satisfy strict interpretations of environmental responsibility and that certain disposable products remained inherently wasteful. The dispute also involved a qualified public endorsement and subsequent resignation by an environmental advocate who faced opposition from other environmentalists.