diff --git a/spring-batch-samples/src/test/java/org/springframework/batch/sample/CustomerFilterJobFunctionalTests.java b/spring-batch-samples/src/test/java/org/springframework/batch/sample/CustomerFilterJobFunctionalTests.java
index bbe5edaa7..c15ab0bd5 100644
--- a/spring-batch-samples/src/test/java/org/springframework/batch/sample/CustomerFilterJobFunctionalTests.java
+++ b/spring-batch-samples/src/test/java/org/springframework/batch/sample/CustomerFilterJobFunctionalTests.java
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ public class CustomerFilterJobFunctionalTests extends AbstractValidatingBatchLau
 	
 	@After
 	public void tearDown() throws Exception {
+		simpleJdbcTemplate.update("delete from CUSTOMER where ID > 4");
 		simpleJdbcTemplate.update("delete from TRADE");
 	}