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Holland & Barrett

Controversies

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

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  1. 2020

    Holland & Barrett recalls nut products over salmonella risk

    Recall announced

    In late August 2020, Holland & Barrett recalled several products over a possible salmonella risk. According to the supplied report, the retailer issued the recall because the products may contain salmonella. The report does not identify the specific products affected, the number of items involved, or any illnesses linked to the recall. It also does not state how customers should return the products or what refunds, if any, were offered. The recall was described as urgent. No further details on the cause of the potential contamination or on regulatory action were provided in the source material.

    Holland & Barrett is recalling several products that may contain salmonella. The supplied article does not identify the products.

    Source excerpt

    • Holland and Barrett urgently recalls nut products for salmonella risk
    • A STORE is urgently recalling several of its products which may contain salmonella.
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  2. 2012

    Work Programme participation controversy

    Holland & Barrett participated in the UK Work Programme, under which welfare recipients could be required to undertake unpaid work to retain benefit payments. The arrangement led to adverse publicity, store demonstrations and boycotts. The retailer announced its withdrawal in July 2012.

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  3. Advertising and point-of-sale claims criticized

    Some Holland & Barrett advertisements and in-store displays were adjudicated as misleading, involving unfair comparisons or claims not supported by sufficiently robust evidence.

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