Reader X sends us an internal email chain that was accidentally forwarded by some executives at Beaner’s Coffee.

The customer was writing in to inquire as to when trans fats would be eliminated from Beaner’s products. In addition to a cheerful reply, said customer was also treated to the internal email chain instructing the Vice President of Operations on how to “sidestep the question.”

Well, that’s embarrassing.

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