Morrisons controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2026
Asda and Morrisons recall pasta products over possible Listeria contamination
Recall announced
Asda and Morrisons recalled three pasta products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The Food Standards Agency warned consumers not to eat the affected products.
Company response
Recall — Asda
Asda and Morrisons have been forced to recall three pasta products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Recall — Morrisons
Asda and Morrisons have been forced to recall three pasta products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Source excerpt
Asda and Morrisons have been forced to recall three pasta products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The Food Standards Agency has warned consumers not to eat the affected Asda and Morrisons pasta products.
2020
Board criticism over Paula Vennells
Morrisons was criticised for retaining Paula Vennells as a non-executive director while public and political scrutiny focused on her leadership of the Post Office during the sub-postmasters scandal. She left Morrisons' board in April 2021.
2019
Houmous recalled over salmonella concerns
Recall announced
Zorba Delicacies recalled affected houmous over contamination fears. Morrisons advised buyers of its Classic Houmous 200g tubs not to eat the product and to dispose of it; the retailer said it would refund the purchase.
Zorba Delicacies recalled the affected houmous over contamination fears. Morrisons advised buyers of its Classic Houmous 200g tubs not to eat the product and to dispose of it; the retailer said it would refund the purchase.
Company response
Refund or compensation — Morrisons
We are sorry and will refund the product, this will credit your card / account in 7 – 10 working days.
Source excerpt
Zorba Delicacies Limited, who stock the Yorkshire-based retailers, as well as Sainsbury's and Aldi, is recalling the product over contamination fears.
Customers of Morrisons tonight received an email which advised that any buyers of Morrisons Classic Houmous 200g tubs should throw away the product due to the possible presence of salmonella.
2015
For Farmers milk payment presentation dispute
The retailer's For Farmers milk campaign was challenged over how its additional payment was routed and shared. Morrisons later changed the scheme to direct the full additional payment to a selected group of British farmers.
2012
Christmas advertisement criticised over dog safety
Morrisons faced criticism from veterinary and animal-welfare organisations after an advertisement depicted a dog being fed Christmas pudding containing raisins or related dried fruit. The company said it had obtained veterinary advice and believed the risk was minimal.