Publix has sparked a debate online after a customer snapped a photo of Hurricane Dorian-themed cakes being sold by the grocery chain.
Both the buttercream version and the cookie cake cost $10.99, whereas a chocolate fudge version goes for $11.99.
Some Twitter users thought the cakes were straight-up offensive, considering how deadly the storm has already become.reports will be moving toward Florida's east coast, Georgia, South Carolina, and southeast Virginia this week, has already pummeled the northwest Bahamas, killing five people.rising to a Category 5 storm with sustained winds reaching 110 mph
Still, armed with that knowledge, it's no wonder some people got offended by Gouin's sugary treat -- even if it was a"joke.""Let’s see how much they enjoy it if it destroys their homes and/or places of business," another commenter added.But not everyone was annoyed. In fact, some Floridians LOVED the cheeky desserts.
."It is never our goal to offend anyone with the products we offer and I apologize that we let you down. Individual locations did make some of the hurricane cakes you’ve seen and I will personally share your feedback on this cake design."
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