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United controversies

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

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  1. 2026

    Albertsons recalls 59 store-made items in New Mexico and Texas over salmonella risk

    Recall announced

    Albertsons voluntarily recalled 59 store-made items sold at Albertsons Market, Market Street, Amigos and United stores in New Mexico and Texas due to salmonella contamination risk. The recall followed a supplier-initiated recall by Ron's Home Style Foods tied to recalled jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors. Customers were urged not to consume the products and to throw them away or return them for a full refund.

    Company response

    • Recall — Albertsons

      Albertsons recalled 59 store-made items available for purchase in New Mexico stores due to the risk of salmonella contamination.
    • Refund or compensation — Albertsons

      If you purchased any of these items, the company is urging you not to consume them. Instead, you should throw it away or return it for a full refund.

    Source excerpt

    • If you purchased any of these items, the company is urging you not to consume them. Instead, you should throw it away or return it for a full refund.
    • The affected products contain pico de gallo made with jalapeños that were recalled in association with the ongoing FDA recall involving Coast Citrus Distributors.
    • Albertsons recalled 59 store-made items available for purchase in New Mexico stores due to the risk of salmonella contamination.
  2. 2020

    Union sues United over employee schedule reductions

    Lawsuit filed

    The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers filed an injunction against United in federal court, alleging that the airline's planned schedule reductions violated the terms of federal coronavirus aid. The allegation is not presented as a court determination.

    Source excerpt

    • A labor union representing 27,000 United employees is suing the airline, alleging that the airline is violating the terms of the billions in aid it accepted through the federal coronavirus bailout package.