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Were used to hearing intercom messages in big box stores like Target and Costco as well as grocery stores. One thing you may not know is that there is a universal color-coded announcement system to alert store employees when something extremely serious is wrong. There are seven, according to Common Cents Mom, and theyre used so shoppers dont immediately panic.\ CODE RED Code Red means theres a fire, and whether its spreading rapidly or not, its time to leave. CODE BROWN Code Brown means there is an active shooter in the store. It could also refer to other violent acts in play that do