(KMOX) - Forever 21 is facing major backlash on social media after customers found unsolicited Atkins bars in their online orders.
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Some claim Macy's plates were fat shaming and promoting eating disordersI went from a size 24 to 18, still a plus size girl, so I ordered jeans from @Forever21 Opened the package, when I looked inside I see this Atkins bar. What are you trying to Tell me Forever 21, I’m FAT, LOSE WEIGHT? do you give these to NON-PLUS SIZE WOMEN as well? pic.twitter.com/ds8kUTs7T7
— MissGG--️-- (@MissGirlGames)
July 19, 2019 Forever 21 responded with a statement saying that “from time to time, Forever 21 surprises our customers with free test products from third parties in their e-commerce orders. The freebie items in question were included in all online orders, across all sizes and categories, for a limited time and have since been removed. This was an oversight on our part and we sincerely apologize for any offense this may have caused to our customers, as this was not our intention in any way.”
Although Forever 21 claims that the Atkin bars were sent to individuals of all shapes and sizes, some may argue that sending diet bars to anyone could be a trigger for body dysmorphia and eating disorders.
Apparently @Forever21 sends out Atkins bars with all of its orders, which sends a wildly dangerous message to ALL of its customers. Not only is it fatshaming, it could also trigger people of all sizes who have EDs. This is as dangerous as it is inappropriate. https://t.co/gPfr3jMUK4
— Samantha Puc --✨ (@theverbalthing)
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