Uncle Tobys controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Fruit Roll-Ups foreign-matter recall
Selected Fruit Roll-Ups flavours were recalled after equipment failure at a Nestlé production facility created the possibility of small metal fragments in products. Consumers with affected batches were entitled to refunds.
2020
Nestlé recalls selected Uncle Tobys Roll-Ups batches
Recall announced
Nestlé Australia announced an immediate recall of certain Uncle Tobys Roll-Ups batches because an ingredient supplier reported equipment failure that could have led to small metal fragments in an ingredient used in the products.
Company response
Recall — Nestlé
January 10 2020: Nestlé Australia today announced the immediate recall of certain batches of Uncle Tobys Roll-Ups due to the possible presence of small metal fragments.
Refund or compensation — Nestlé
"If you have purchased any of these products, please do not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund," Ms Catania said.
Source excerpt
The affected products are being recalled because an ingredient supplier has advised Nestlé that equipment failure in their facility has led to the possible presence of small metal fragments in an ingredient supplied to Nestlé used to manufacture the products.
January 10 2020: Nestlé Australia today announced the immediate recall of certain batches of Uncle Tobys Roll-Ups due to the possible presence of small metal fragments.
The recall was triggered when a Nestle supplier reported equipment failure may have led to small metal fragments in Roll-Ups ingredients, the food giant said.
2015
Protein-content representations on oat products
Cereal Partners Australia was fined A$32,400 after the ACCC alleged that Uncle Tobys oat packaging made misleading representations about protein content. The regulator stated that an accompanying disclaimer did not alter the misleading overall impression.
2006
Fruit Roll-Ups fruit-content advertising dispute
The ACCC required Uncle Tobys to stop using a representation that Fruit Roll-Ups were made with 65% real fruit. The regulator considered the composition and overall marketing impression potentially misleading, and also restricted comparisons with fresh fruit.