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5k Food Stomp And Tomato Fight Canceled Over Waste Concerns

LATHROP (CBS13) - After receiving a rotten response from the public, a local food fight is being canceled.

The Dell'Osso Family Farm is home of the hugely popular annual Pumpkin Maze, and was to host its first 5k Food Stomp and Tomato Fight on Sept. 21.

However, participants won't get the chance to play with their food after "concern regarding the potential waste" arose.

"While we do not believe that using 'rejected' produce would affect the food supply, we do not want to offend any of our valued guests," a release on the company website stated.

The statement went on to say "in no way did we intend to offend anyone or deprive people of needed nutrition."

The Dell'Osso Family Farm plans to continue hosting other mud runs in the future.

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