Kashi

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Kashi is owned by Kellogg's in 2000.
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PARENT COMPANY
Kellogg's
Acquired 2000 for $32.0M
PUBLIC CONGLOMERATE
PARENT VIOLATIONS · $7.5M IN FINES
EU regulatory action — EU RASFF information notification: Kellogg's Froot Loops contains BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) as preservative. BHT is not approved in EU cereals under Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 though approved for use in fats/oils. FDA considers BHT 'generally recognized as safe' in US. Product versions differ between US and EU markets. (2021)
USDA recall — : Maxi Canada, Inc. Recalls Breaded Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 43,313 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #077-2017 (2017)
FDA warning letter — Warning letter to Kellogg Company: false and misleading health claims on Frosted Mini-Wheats; FTC and FDA joint action for unsubstantiated cognitive improvement claims (2014)
FTC action — FTC and state AGs challenge Kelloggs Smart Choices program that placed checkmarks on heavily sugared cereals including Froot Loops. (2013)
FTC action — FTC complaint after Kashi found using GMO soy in products labeled nothing artificial. Kelloggs simultaneously funding campaign against California GMO labeling law. · $5.0M (2012)
49 FDA Recall(s) on record
PARENT LOBBYING
$10.7M lobbied since 2020
Nutrition labelingGMOSNAP benefitsschool lunch policyFDAGMO standards
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purely elizabeth.
Founder-led, certified organic, ancient grain granola
HIGH TRANSPARENCY
Seven Sundays
Independent, gluten-free muesli, no artificial anything
Bob's Red Mill
Employee-owned (ESOP), full whole grain transparency
BRAND TIMELINE
2012-10-01
VIOLATION
Parent Kellogg's funds campaign against GMO labeling
2012-05-01
LABEL CHANGE
Kashi exposed for GMO soy in 'natural' products
2012-04-01
FORMULATION CHANGE
Retailtor discovers non-GMO crops in Kashi 'natural' products
2000-01-01
ACQUISITION
Kellogg's acquires Kashi for $32M
2000-01-01
ACQUISITION
Kellogg's acquires Kashi for ~$32M
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PRODUCT ADDITIVES (224 PRODUCTS TRACKED)
Chicken Enchilada, Chicken
Xanthan GumGuar GumNatural Flavor
Dark Cocoa Cereal
Monk FruitGuar GumNatural Flavor
Chocolate Crisp Cereal
Sunflower LecithinNatural Flavor
Chocolate Super Food Bites
Sunflower LecithinNatural Flavor
Chocolate Almond Butter (Fiber + Prebiotics) - Gut Health Granola
Sunflower LecithinNatural Flavor