“So what type of toppings do you put on this mess?” read one tweet. “Crushed souls and shackle-shaped sprinkles? It’s a no for me.”
Darian Alexis McNeal shared the image of Walmart's Juneteenth-themed ice cream which went viral on Sunday.I scream, you scream, Twitter is screaming at Walmart’s new ice cream.
“My son asked for ice cream, and we walked down the aisle. I love sherbet, and that’s what I was looking for when I saw the Juneteenth Ice Cream carton,” McNeal told TODAY Food. In its statement, Walmart apologized for the product, writing, “Juneteenth holiday marks a commemoration and celebration of freedom and independence. However, we received feedback that a few items caused concern for some of our customers and we sincerely apologize.”including clothing, utensils and decorations.
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