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NEWS ABOUT: trans fats

trans fats stories: 3 news summaries

 Governator Signs
 Calif. Trans Fat Ban

Nation's first state-wide restrictions hits restaurants in 2010, baked goods in '11

Jul 25, 08 4:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - California became the first state to ban trans fats from restaurant and bakery cooking today, the Los Angeles Times reports. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill passed last week by the legislature, saying it would help Californians’ health. Some restaurateurs, such as Wolfgang Puck—who had already phased the oils... More »

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California • Arnold Schwarzenegger • restaurant • ban • trans fats • state legislature • trans fat • Wolfgang Puck

LA Will Certify
Eateries as
Trans Fat-Free

Restaurants that submit to testing will get decal to display

Nov 16, 07 11:10 AM CST
(Newser) - Los Angeles County will begin certifying trans-fat-free restaurants and rewarding those that pass muster with a decal in a voluntary campaign rolled out yesterday, the Los Angeles Times reports. Restaurants that pay a $204 application fee will get a surprise visit from inspectors to confirm that their kitchens are free... More »

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food • fat • public health • restaurant • trans fats

Dunkin' Donuts Will Cut the
Trans Fat

New oil won't clog arteries but will still make you fat

Aug 27, 07 7:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Dunkin' Donuts says it will eliminate nearly all trans fat from items on its menu by October 15—including the doughnuts. The chain will switch to a more heart-friendly blend of palm, soybean and cottonseed oils. But the company itself cautions consumers to keep the move  in perspective. "Certainly,... More »

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food • Starbucks • fat • Dunkin' Donuts • trans fats • donut • Krispy Kreme

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