Paula Deen fired by J.C. Penny and Walgreens
J.C. Penny and Walgreens will no longer carry Paula Deen cookware.
Deen has lost endorsements from more than 10 companies already after she admitted that she was a racist in court.
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From NBC News:
The queen of Southern comfort food has officially been thrown off her throne, after nine companies have ended partnerships with Paula Deen amid the controversy surrounding her.The latest is Walgreens, which said it was phasing out Deen's products, and J.C. Penney, which gave no formal statement, but confirmed to NBC News Friday that it would no longer carry Deen-branded merchandise. Sears Holdings announced Friday morning that it would "phase out all products tied to the [Paula Deen] brand. Our members' needs will be given first priority as we work to continue to provide quality cookware in our stores and online."