Tiger Brands controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Tiger Brands recalls KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products
Recall announced
Tiger Brands announced a recall of approximately 20 million KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products after identifying a potential defective side seam weld that could cause cans to leak. Customers were advised to return affected products for a refund; no health issues had been reported.
Stated objective. in the best interest of consumers
Company response
Refund or compensation — Tiger Brands
Tiger Brands has since advised customers to go to their nearest supermarket or wholesale outlet to return the products for a refund.
Recall — Tiger Brands
Over 20 million canned products including beans, sweetcorn, peas and spaghetti produced by Tiger Brands' Koo and Hugo have been recalled following the detection of defective side seams in cans.
Source excerpt
The cans may have a defective side seam weld that could cause the can to leak.
Therefore, the company in consultation with the National Consumer Council and made the decision to initiate a precautionary withdrawal in the best interest of consumers
This will see approximately 20 million KOO and Hugo’s canned vegetable products recalled because of safety concerns.
2017
Enterprise Foods listeriosis outbreak
South African health authorities identified polony produced at Enterprise Foods’ Polokwane facility as the source of a major listeriosis outbreak. The outbreak resulted in extensive illness and deaths, product recalls and significant reputational and financial-market consequences for Tiger Brands.
2008
Adcock Ingram Critical Care competition case
Tiger Brands agreed to pay R53.5 million concerning alleged anticompetitive practices at its Adcock Ingram Critical Care subsidiary. Executive Arthur Barnett was suspended during the investigation.
2007
Bread-price fixing
The Competition Commission fined Tiger Brands R98.8 million for collusive conduct involving bread prices. The conduct was found to have harmed consumers and constrained smaller bakeries; Tiger Brands accepted responsibility and CEO Nick Dennis resigned.