Rachel Ray's Dunkin Donuts Commercial Pulled Out

May 28, 2008 11:34 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - TV cook Rachael Ray's Dunkin Donuts commercial has been dumped after she was bombarded with criticisms for dressing like a terrorist in the ad.

The TV host appeared in the commercial wearing a black and white scarf, which was perceived to be symbolic of a traditional headdress worn by Arab men called keffiyeh.

Complaints poured in saying the headdress symbolizes murderous Palestinian jihad.

Michelle Malkin, columnist for Fox news said, "The apparel has been mainstreamed by both ignorant and not-so ignorant fashion designers, celebrities, and left-wing icons."

At first, the donut company dismissed the criticisms insisting that Ray's wrap is not what they think it is. But after complaints became insistent, they were forced to pull the ad out.

The company says in a statement, "In a recent online ad, Rachel Ray is wearing a black-and-white silk scarf with a paisley design. It was selected by her stylist for the advertising shoot.

"Absolutely no symbolism was intended. However, given the possibility of misperception, we are no longer using the commercial."

Ray had been announced as Dunkin Donuts' endorser in March last year.