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NEWS ABOUT: trans fat

trans fat 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

 California Set to Ban Trans Fat 

Awaiting the governor's signature

Jul 15, 08 8:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - The California legislature yesterday passed a bill banning all trans fats in restaurants and bakeries by 2011. It's now awaiting the signature of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who hasn't indicated whether he supports such an action. If passed, the new law would make California the first state to enact such a... More »

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obesity • Arnold Schwarzenegger • restaurant • trans fat • high cholesterol • bakeries • California Restaurant Association • Tony Mendoza

Food Police Extend Reach
to Canada

Calgary becomes nation's first city to regulate trans fats

Dec 31, 07 12:33 PM CST
(Newser) - America’s war on trans fats has spread to Canada, where tomorrow Calgary will become the first city to regulate their use. Restaurants will be banned from cooking with ingredients or serving foods containing more than 2% trans fat in total fat content. Some restaurants currently offer food with trans... More »

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New York City • Canada • heart disease • restaurant • Calgary • grocery stores • trans fat • shortening • cooking oil

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