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 made without the use of artificial sweeteners. B) The use of artificial sweeteners in beverages has been flagged as a potential health risk by health authorities. C) Health issues can arise from many different food additives. D) Customers prefer to shop at stores that prioritize their health. E) Consuming artificial sweeteners has never been proven to cause any health problems.