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Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees

A customer walks into a Target store on Feb. 28 in San Rafael, Calif. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Target is removing some merchandise celebrating Pride Month from store shelves after facing a backlash against the products, including threats against the safety of its workers.

The retail giant said in a statement posted on its website Wednesday that it was committed to celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community but was withdrawing some items over threats that were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job.

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