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Tillamook controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2018

    Tillamook ends contract with dairy involved in wastewater enforcement

    After Oregon enforcement action against a large Boardman-area dairy over repeated wastewater-permit violations, Tillamook said it had terminated its contract with the operation.

  2. 2018

    Supplier wastewater violations

    A large dairy supplying Tillamook faced fines and a state lawsuit over repeated wastewater-permit violations. Tillamook announced that it had terminated its contract, while reporting indicated that it continued purchasing milk from the operation for a period afterward.

  3. 2004

    Tillamook Country Smoker trademark litigation

    TCCA sought to enforce Tillamook-related trademark rights against Tillamook Country Smoker. A federal judge allowed the meat producer to register Tillamook Country Smoker but barred use or registration of the Tillamook Jerky mark.

  4. 2000

    Bandon name dispute

    After acquiring the Bandon cheese cooperative and brand, Tillamook lawyers warned some businesses using Bandon in their names that they might need to change their names or branding. The controversy drew international attention, including in Bandon, Ireland.