Walmart draws this product from the shelves after a major backlash
The retailer acts quickly after the article was strongly criticized on social networks.
One of the biggest shopping frustrations is not to find what you are looking for in the store. WhenLocal walmart Shortly of certain products, it can be doubly boring, because these locations are ideal for those of us who prefer to make all our purchases in one stroke. The products are removed from the shelves for various reasons, most often due to safety problems and related reminders, but some items end up causing more. Walmart is currently faced with a major backlash for one of these products, which has already been removed from stores. Read more to find out what you will not be able to buy during your next shopping trip.
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Walmart is no stranger to the products drawn.
So far this year, Walmart has been forced to withdraw different articles from stores and its website, including a childbicycle helmet,,pancake dough, andSome sneakers. May 4, select a lot ofChoice of baby wipes for baby have been drawn, the retailer citing a quality problem. Consumers allegedly alleged that the wipes left colors on the skin and caused irritation, while others claimed that the wipes were contaminated with toxic metal - a Walmart assertion laterdeclared was false. Although the company has not provided detailed reasoning forDelete products, Walmart confirmed that he "worked closely with the supplier and the FDA to investigate the problem" in a declaration to theMiami Herald.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
Now Walmart has been in hot water again, but this time it has to do with marketing tactics.
An ice cream sold exclusively in Walmart has been removed.
Walmart introduced a new flavor of big value ice cream in Juneteenth recognition - this day that commemorates theEnd of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.
While the packaging of ice cream said it was a "celebration edition" and asked consumers to "share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and sustainable hope" , dessert quickly aroused criticism as a marketing stratagem. In the middle of the current reactions, the ice wasDeleted Walmart freezers, Fox 7 Austin reported on May 23 for the first time.
"Juneteenth Holiday marks a commemoration and a celebration of freedom and independence," said Walmart in an email concerning the problem. "However, we have received comments according to which some elements have caused concerns for some of our customers and we sincerely apologize. We examine our assortment and delete the articles if necessary."
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The retail giant has faced criticism on social networks.
The Juneteenth ice cream had swirled red velvet flavors and cheese cake, and Twitter was flooded with opinions on the controversial product. Several users have said that Walmart capitalized on the holidays in order to make a profit.
"I would prefer that a company belonging to blacks take advantage of the ice cream by JuneTeteh that Walmart of all companies", aTwitter user written on May 22.
Addressing this, other tweets have called the similarity of the flavor with that of Creamalicious, an ice cream company belonging to blacks in Chicago. To further complicate things, Creamalicious sells hisRight like red velvet cheesecake of the rain Ice cream flavored in Walmart locations,USA todayreported. Twitter users took advantage of this opportunity to promote the brand's ice cream, asking buyers to support Creamalicious instead.
"In All Seriousness… if you have seen the juneteenth ice cream from walmart, Go ahead and Gob Some Creamalicious Red Velvet Cheesecake Intead! Walmart Could Have used this opportunity to highlight this brand Instread of Making Copycat for Our Independence Day,"Another Twitter User wrote.
This is not the only walmart ice cream product people have criticized.
Also for Sale at Walmart is lgbtqia+ pride-themed ice cream, which is a mix of white chocolate-flavored Ice cream, brownies, and dearries. Twitter users are not thrulled about this branding eith.
"So… they didn't stop at a juneteenth flavor,"Stephanie M. Smith, Maryland State Delegate Tweeted, Adding thatCommemorative Flavors SHOULD BE LEFT TO The Popular Ice Cream Brand Ben & Jerry's, Which WOULD Have A "Call to Action" and A "Focus Grouped Flavor."
The Ice Cream was another celebration edition product introduced forPride Month in June , which honors the riots of Stonewall of 1969 and celebrates the rights LGBTQIA +. While many think that an ice cream flavor may not be the best wink in pride, no official announcement has been made to find out if this "festive" flavor will remain or not available purchase.
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