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Chicago Sun-Times
Not so sweet: M&M factory closed for mice, fly infestation
June 30, 2006
BY LISA DONOVAN Staff Reporter
The M&M Mars candy factory on the city's Northwest Side was closed Thursday by the health department after the sweet treats drew uninvited guests, including fruit flies and mice.
The factory at 2019 N. Oak Park, in the city's Galewood community, had been warned after a June 21 inspection showed an "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.
The earlier inspection was prompted by a call to the city's non-emergency 311 line, said Tim Hadac of the Chicago Public Health Department. The caller said there were roaches at the facility that produces not only M&M chocolate, but also Snickers bars and other candies.
Thursday's follow-up inspection showed no action had been taken to fix the problem and the factory was shut down. In addition, inspectors found mouse feces in the food processing area and noticed several food items were stored on the floor instead of elevated, as required.