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Health Violations Force M&M/Mars Factory To Close
Candy Factory Shut Down After Inspectors Find Feces, Fruit Flies

(CBS) CHICAGO The M&M/Mars candy manufacturing factory was shut down Thursday by the City Health Department after inspectors discovered a fruit fly infestation in the West Side building.

The factory at 2019 N. Oak Park Ave. -- which produces candies and Snickers bars -- was shut down after plant officials failed to comply with health violations issued last week, according to a release from the Health Department.

The factory was cited for a fruit fly infestation in the candy production area, and for overhead doors with gaps that allow rodents and insects inside, the release stated.

Thursday's inspection revealed Mars officials had not cleaned up the factory or taken steps to address the violations, which reclassified the violations from serious to critical, therefore forcing closure of the building.

CDPH inspectors also found mouse feces in the food processing area and several food items improperly stored on the floor -- they are required to be elevated, according to the release.

"This 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.

This location is one of seven candy and snack factories for Masterfoods USA, which issued a statement Thursday evening:

"Masterfoods USA's Chicago plant has stopped production and is working with the city to immediately resolve questions following a routine inspection by the Chicago Department of Public Health today. Masterfoods USA is committed to upholding our stringent quality standards arid consumers can be assured that this brief stoppage will not impact the quality of our products. We expect to resume normal operations within 24 hours."

(CBS/STNG)