A pair of grocery stores decided to pull beer koozies and other items depicting eagles and Thomas Jefferson wielding a military-style weapon after customers complained about the patriotic messages in the wake of mass shootings.
One customer complained to Harris Teeter about Freedom Series items that said “Give me liberty or give me death” and “America, love it or leave it.”
The store said it put a recall request in place once the customer brought it to their attention.
“We appreciate your concern,” it said.
A shopper in North Carolina complained to Kroger about a drink sleeve that depicted Jefferson with a copy of the Constitution, some advanced weaponry and the message: “Arms Change, Rights Don’t.