A grocery store announced that it would discontinue certain snack items that were made using artificial sweeteners, as these sweeteners have been linked to various health issues.

Which of the following, if true, would make the grocery store's announcement irrelevant? A) Some snacks cannot be produced without the use of artificial sweeteners. B) The health risks associated with artificial sweeteners are still being studied. C) Many consumers prefer to buy products that are free from artificial ingredients. D) Artificial sweeteners have been shown to cause health problems in some studies. E) There are many other factors that can contribute to health issues beyond artificial sweeteners.