Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2012
Pink-slime controversy and American Fresh & Ag Services bankruptcy
A Yucaipa-related ground-beef company became associated with the public controversy over mechanically processed beef products commonly labeled “pink slime.” The resulting media attention was cited alongside a major decline in demand for ground-beef products, and American Fresh & Ag Services subsequently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
2003
Clinton financial and advisory relationship
Bill Clinton served as a Yucaipa advisor from 2003 to 2006. Public reporting and Clinton campaign materials discussed partnership income received by Bill and Hillary Clinton from Yucaipa-related entities. The relationship attracted scrutiny because of Clinton's political prominence and his association with Ronald Burkle.