Good afternoon,
In response to your inquiry, please find below a statement for your use:
February 16, 2010
MEDIA STATEMENT
“While we share in the desire to find a meaningful solution to the growing problem of kids' health and nutrition, we believe taking away a toy from a kids meal
does absolutely nothing to improve children’s health, nutrition or well-being.
We are extremely proud of our Happy Meals which give our youngest guests wholesome food and toys of the highest quality. Getting a toy with a kid's meal is just one part of a fun, family experience at McDonald's.
Public opinion has – and continues to be - overwhelmingly against this idea. It does not reflect what consumers want, nor is it something they asked for.Parents tell us they want to have the right and responsibility to make their own decisions and decide what’s right for their children – not lawmakers.
Any fair and objective review of our menu and the actions we’ve taken will demonstrate we’ve been responsible, we’re committed to children’s well being, and we’ll continue to learn and take action for our customers that is guided by science and facts.
Banning a toy is not the way to fight obesity or improve children’s well-being. Solutions will come only from education and awareness based on science and fact.”
Danya Proud, Spokesperson
McDonald’s USA
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