Mars factory closed by health inspectors
On June 21st the Oak Park, IL Mars factory that makes M&Ms, Snickers, Milky Way & 3 Musketeers was warned by health inspectors after they found “infestation of fruit flies in the food production area as well as gaps in doors that might allow rodent access to the facility, officials said.”
On june 29th the follow up inspection found that they not only didn’t fix those problems, but they also found mouse feces in the food production area.
"The candy facility will remain closed until these health violations have been corrected, " Terry Mason, City Health Commissioner, said in the release.
In addition to being closed down, M&M/Mars officials will have to explain their failures at an administrative hearing on July 27 and pay a fine expected to total $1,500, the release said.