Local Company Issued An Apology

SAN DIEGO -- A group of Asian Americans are protesting against a North County costume manufacturer for a mask they consider highly offensive.

The group says they are angry over a controversial Halloween costume known as "Kung Fool" made by Disguise Incorporated in Poway.

The costume includes a mask with slanted eyes and oversized buckteeth.

A spokesperson for a Chinese American organization says the costume perpetuates harmful stereotypes of Asian Americans.

Disguise has issued an apology and asked retailers to return the offending outfit.