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'Offensive': Target issues apology after Halloween costume backlash
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jordan Unger , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· August 25, 2026
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Key points The costume was criticized for appearing to evoke racist stereotypes. A Halloween costume has been removed from sale by Target after receiving backlash from customers and social-media users.
A Halloween costume has been removed from sale by Target after receiving backlash from customers and social-media users. The costume was criticized for appearing to evoke racist stereotypes.
Target has issued an apology in response to the criticism. The company took action after being made aware of the concerns surrounding the costume.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the nature of the costume and the reaction it prompted from the public.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News ·
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