MMS controversies
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2021
Mars Wrigley recalled M&M’s Crispy products
Recall announced
Mars Wrigley recalled several batch codes of M&M’s Crispy products after a supplier-produced ingredient was found to contain a genetically modified organism that was not authorized for the ingredient under UK law.
Company response
Investigation — Mars
Mars said it had undertaken “a thorough tracing exercise” to determine the locations of the affected products.
Remediation — Mars
“We can also confirm we have halted all production using the affected ingredient and have placed a hold on all products made with the impacted batch,” it added.
Source excerpt
Mars Wrigley is recalling a batch of its M&M’s Crispy products due to the presence of a genetically modified organism (GMO).
“Further, there is no GMO authorised for this ingredient under UK law and so the products must be recalled,” it added.
“We can also confirm we have halted all production using the affected ingredient and have placed a hold on all products made with the impacted batch,” it added.