Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Dean Foods insider-trading case
Billy Walters was convicted in federal court in a case involving trading in Dean Foods shares and alleged tipping by company director Thomas C. Davis. The case was reported as involving approximately $40 million in profits or avoided losses from 2008 through 2014.
2011
Horizon Organic health-claim class action
A class action challenged health claims used on Horizon Organic milk packaging.
2009
Silk organic-to-natural labeling controversy
Complaints followed Dean Foods’ change from organic to conventional soybeans in Silk products and the related replacement of the word “organic” with “natural” on packaging.
2008
Second complaint over organic pasture requirements
The Cornucopia Institute submitted another USDA complaint alleging that Dean Foods violated organic requirements concerning pasture and access to fresh grass.
2005
Complaint over Horizon Organic livestock practices
The Cornucopia Institute complained to the USDA that Horizon Organic’s livestock-management practices did not satisfy organic standards.