Pump controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Mould found in sealed bottles
Mould was found in sealed Pump bottles in Australia. Coca-Cola Amatil apologized and investigated the incident.
2017
Criticism of sugar content in flavoured water
Consumer New Zealand criticized Pump flavoured water in its Bad Taste Food Awards, focusing on the sugar content of some products.
Dispute over Blue Spring water extraction
The commercial bottling of water from Te Waihou, or Blue Spring, has prompted criticism concerning Māori cultural interests, commercial rights, compensation for local iwi and councils, and the regulation of freshwater resources.