Child Labor in Ghana's Cocoa Industry: Mars Candy's Involvement Exposed

A CBS News investigation has revealed that candy company Mars, known for producing popular chocolates like M&Ms and Snickers, uses cocoa harvested by children as young as 5 years old in Ghana. Despite Mars' vow to eradicate child labor in its supply chain by 2025, children were found working on small subsistence farms that supply the company. Mars has also claimed to rescue thousands of children, but CBS News obtained copies of beneficiary lists that showed some children still working in the fields. Field supervisors admitted that the lists were often inaccurate or fabricated, and children whose names were on the lists were not attending school. A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Mars, alleging consumer fraud. Mars has condemned the use of child labor and stated that they will investigate the claims.