Bath & Body Works apologizes for candle that users say looks like Ku Klux Klan hood

Retailer Bath & Body Works is apologizing and rushing to pull a holiday-themed candle from its shelves after online users highlighted its label being reminiscent of the white hoods synonymous with the Ku Klux Klan.The Columbus, Ohio-based company, known for its personal care and home fragrance products, is apologizing to those it offended after the product label on its “Snowed In” candle mistakenly drew comparisons to White supremacist group, which formed after the Civil War.The label features a close-up shot of a snowflake, highlighting the winter theme of the product, and is set with a maroon-like background.However, some social media users said that the snowflake looks like several of the white conical shaped hoods the group wears with two holes in each, akin to holes for eyes. “At Bath & Body Works, we are committed to listening to our teams and customers, and committed to fixing any mistakes we make-even those that are unintentional like this one,” a Bath & Body Works spokesperson told Fox News Business.

“We apologize to anyone we’ve offended and are swiftly working to have this item removed and are evaluating our process going forward.”Some social media users referred to the candle as a “klandle” while others pondered how the label made its way onto shelves to begin with.“This isn’t just a branding mistake; it’s a reminder of how sensitive cultural symbols can be,” one X user asked.“Let’s hope they take this as a lesson in awareness and responsibility.”Others, however, complained about how easily people can become offended.  Morning Report and Evening Update: Your source for today's top stories Please provide a valid email address.

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