Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Land O’Lakes settles 401(k) lawsuit
Settlement
Participants in the Land O’Lakes retirement plan settled with the company and plan directors for $1.8 million over allegations concerning investment selection and record-keeping fees. The company denied liability or wrongdoing.
Company response
Denial — Land O’Lakes
The company denied any liability or wrongdoing.
Source excerpt
Participants in the Land O’Lakes defined-contribution retirement plan have settled with the company and its plan directors for $1.8 million over charges that the plan didn't use a prudent process to select investment options.
The company denied any liability or wrongdoing.
2020
Controversy over Native American packaging image
The cooperative's decision to remove the Native American woman from its packaging followed criticism that the design perpetuated a stereotyped image, while other Native voices defended its historical and cultural meaning.
2017
Animal-treatment allegations at Mason Dixon Farms
Animal Outlook released footage alleging workers abused cows at Mason Dixon Farms, a Dairy Farmers of America supplier connected with Land O'Lakes. One employee was dismissed.
2009
Animal-treatment allegations at Pennsylvania supplier
PETA released undercover footage alleging poor conditions and mistreatment of dairy cows at a Land O'Lakes supplier. The resulting cruelty case ended with an acquittal, while a veterinary review recommended operational improvements.