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Massy Stores pulls Ramsaran's products
Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020
Massy Stores pulls Ramsaran's products from shelves
A Massy representative confirmed to Loop News that the products were removed today after feedback from customers. The pulling of the product follows a firestorm on social media after a family member of the beverage company described supporters of the PNM as 'cockroaches' following the party's victory in Monday's general election.
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