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Bath & Body Works Pulls Candle Amid KKK Hood Controversy

The company issued an apology after a candle design was criticized for resembling Ku Klux Klan hoods.

  • Bath & Body Works' 'Snowed In' candle faced backlash for its label design, which some say resembles KKK hoods.
  • Social media users dubbed the candle the 'Klandle' and criticized the company for the oversight.
  • Bath & Body Works has apologized and is removing the candle from shelves while reviewing its design process.
  • The controversy highlights ongoing sensitivity to cultural symbols and the potential for unintentional offense.
  • This incident follows previous criticism of the company for cultural appropriation in its product designs.
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