Mars Pasta Sauce Warning: Do Not Eat Daily

[Bouncer]

4.15.16 - Inquisitr

Mars Food announced Friday that they will soon change the labels on their pasta sauces, macaroni cheese, and certain other products to indicate that they should not be consumed more than once per week. The warning comes as a result of the high salt, sugar and fat content of these products.

According to a press release issued by Mars, their products will be labeled as “everyday” and “occasional” based on the nutritional contents of each item.

The press release also states that the new warning label is necessary since certain products are intentionally high in fat, salt and sugar in order to “maintain the authentic nature of the recipe.”

“As these products are not intended to be eaten daily, Mars Food will provide guidance to consumers on-pack and on its website regarding how often these meal offerings should be consumed within a balanced diet. The Mars Food website will be updated within the next few months with a list of “occasional” products – those to be enjoyed once per week – and a list of ‘everyday’ products."

[Bouncer]

Company must be getting massive pressure from somewhere. Can't imagine any company telling consumers to stop buying their products as much. What's the agenda for Mars? I don't believe in the companies "doing the right thing".

[TKD]

Maybe they see an opportunity to be first. People will either like the guidance and by a combination of their occasional and every day products and skip over other brands that make then think. Or won't care either way and just keep buying the same product they enjoy.

[rado]

Maybe they see an opportunity to be first..

:clapback:

[Bouncer]

kind of like CVS pulling ciggs type deal.

[chuckz28]

I just heard this morning that Kraft pulled the artificial food dyes yellow 5 and yellow 6 out of their Mac and cheese and substituted with tumeric and paprika. They said they were going to last year and just recently quietly did it a few months ago. Another solid move to be commended for.