Mars Inc. Makers of Snickers, Twix, M&Ms New Health/Nutrition "Global Initiatives"

Say Goodbye to King-Size Snickers!

Interesting news... Candy giant Mars Inc. announced that it is ending production of king-sized candy bars as part of an large move towards healthier products. In a company statement, "Mars has a broad-based commitment to health and nutrition, and this includes a number of global initiatives," The company plans to discontinue chocolate products that contain over 250 calories per serving. Trans fat will also be eliminated from all products (thank goodness..no more hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils) and sodium cut down by 25% from 2007 levels by 2015. Although candy bars would still be unhealthy, these changes would definitely make them better. It might be wise for Mars Inc. business-wise; as more people become health-conscious, products that are considered healthier and reduced in fat, salt, or calories will likely be favored over traditional choices. The company will have a better standing with that group of consumers than their competitors.

Toxic Waste is actually toxic!

Say it ain't so! The news of the day is that the company known as Candy Dynamics based in Indianapolis, IN has recalled their line of candy known as Toxic Waste® brand Nuclear Sludge® Chew Bars. Seriously. Well, its actually a relatively high level of lead that prompts this "voluntary recall" by Candy Dynamics.

From an FDA press release "A recent test performed by the California Department of Public Health has indicated that a lot (#8288A) of the cherry flavor of the above-listed product contains elevated levels of lead (0.24 parts per million; the U.S. FDA tolerance is 0.1 ppm) that potentially could cause health problems, particularly for infants, small children, and pregnant women."

24 times the tolerance level set. Good news for worried people is that all these products from raspberry to sour apple are being removed from stores.


So unless you want to eat some lead-filled sour candy I'd stay clear of this.
Beware of eating waste and sludge! :P