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Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl line pulled from Whole Foods

September 2, 2011

Bravo star Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl cocktail line has been pulled from Whole Foods, according to Access Hollywood. Apparently the ingredients aren’t “all natural,” like the bottle claims. Jill Zarin must be having a field day with this.

“After discovering that [Skinnygirl Margarita] contains a preservative that does not meet our quality standards, we have had to stop selling it,” said the natural and organic grocery chain in a statement.

Frankel’s cocktail line is comprised of low-fat, pre-mixed drinks that the reality star touts as full of “natural flavors.” And the website says “no preservatives,” but a rep from Skinnygirl told TMZ, “Skinnygirl Margarita contains very low levels of sodium benzoate (a preservative) so it can stay on the shelves.”

“We understand their [Whole Foods] position and we respect that,” the Skinnygirl rep told TMZ. As for Frankel, she tells Access Hollywood, “I’m not making wheatgrass here. If I could put an agave plant and some limes on a shelf I would. [The Skinnygirl Margarita] is as close to nature as possible, while still being a shelf-stable product. … We were bound to piss someone off and everyone loves to try to tear down a success. This is a non-event. I haven’t lost even a wink of sleep.”

Frankel recently sold her Skinnygirl empire for a reported $120 million.

Posted by: Lindsey Hunter Lopez -- Special to CNN

291 Comments

1. Alrighty Then...
September 2nd, 2011 1:27 pm ET
They should have pulled it because it’s not that good! The only reason it is selling is because of the show… and it doesn’t even get you buzzed.

2. Toastie
September 2nd, 2011 1:40 pm ET
Can Bethenny Frankel be pulled from my television and my internet?

3. sheila
September 2nd, 2011 1:40 pm ET
Bethanny, Way to go girl. You don’t have to put up with. It’ll sell in many other places. You got yours.

4. deb
September 2nd, 2011 1:40 pm ET
Ok good…now will someone pull HER off the airwaves. She looks like a female Crypt Keeper. “This is a non-event….” How arrogant. SHE’S a non-event…

5. deb
September 2nd, 2011 1:41 pm ET
Yep…I hear ya.

6. dd pooomp
September 2nd, 2011 1:42 pm ET
sorry….i plead the 5TH

7. Thomas
September 2nd, 2011 1:46 pm ET
Alcohol is not good for you anyway. It’s a depressant, destroys brain cells, and is addictive. BUT HEY, that’s supposed to be “good” for you.
8. dd pooomp
September 2nd, 2011 1:52 pm ET
hippie….

9. fernace
September 2nd, 2011 1:52 pm ET
Whole Foods is full of gas! Are they actually saying they perfer to sell products that may make people sick, because of improper preservation! I don’t think so, something else is up! I’m no fan of Bethenny Frankels, she’s also full of gas & does look like the crypt keepers wife, but in this business matter I have to side with her team!!

10. Mindy
September 2nd, 2011 1:53 pm ET
Yep, just change the change and don’t click on any links pertaining to her.

11. Mindy
September 2nd, 2011 1:54 pm ET
whoops, goofy proofing there. Just change the channel and don’t click on any links pertaining to her.

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