A report that many apples contain a cancer-causing preservative called Alar apparently had little effect on consumers. Few consumers planned to change their apple-buying habits as a result of the report. Nonetheless, sales of apples in grocery stores fell sharply in March, a month after the report was issued.
Which of the following, if true, best explains the reason for the apparent discrepancy described above?

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Correct Answer is :  In March, many grocers removed apples from their shelves in order to demonstrate concern about their customers’ health.

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Test 6