Companies Selling Controversial Ebola Themed Costumes For Halloween
By John McDevitt
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Too scary for Halloween? Expect to see Ebola themed costumes in the mix, and it's causing some controversy.
Ebola zombies, Ebola containment workers and even an Ebola soup are some of the ideas being thrown out there for Halloween costumes this year.
A college student, Kayla, says, "I personally don't think it's a problem. I just think it's, I mean, people make fun of everything and now of days -- you just got to be like, whatever."
Paul Johnston is the manger of Masquerade costume shop in South Philadelphia. He says, "It's inappropriate. I wouldn't buy them, and I buy a lot of costumes for this store. I wouldn't touch them. And I don't want to make fun of people who are sick, you know."
One company is even selling hazmat suits complete with goggles and breathing masks online for $79.99.
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