Anne Frank Halloween costume pulled after social media criticism

PHOENIX — A Halloween costume company has pulled an Anne Frank girls costume off their website Sunday, after the costume received criticism on social media. 

The company, HalloweenCostumes.com, had offered a costume that featured a long sleeve blue button-up dress, a brown shoulder bag and a green beret listed as "Anne Frank costume for girls." The costume description described Frank as a World War II hero and an inspiration stating "we can always learn from the struggles of history."

Social media users on Twitter didn't take to the costume or its description. 

Public Relations Specialist at Fun.com, Ross Walker Smith issued a statement via Twitter apologizing for the criticism on the girls costume.

"We sell costumes not only for Halloween, but for many uses outside of the Halloween season, such as school projects and plays," Walker Smith said on Twitter. "We have passed along the feedback regarding this costume, and it has been removed from the website at this time."

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