By STEVE LAWRENCE, Associated Press Writer
Saturday, July 26, 2008
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(07-26) 03:43 PDT Sacramento, Calif. (AP)
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California on Friday became the first state to ban trans fats
from restaurant food, following several cities and major fast-food
chains in erasing the notorious artery-clogger from menus.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation that will ban
restaurants and other retail food establishments from using oil,
margarine and shortening containing trans fats.
In a statement, Schwarzenegger noted that consuming trans fat is
linked to coronary heart disease.
"Today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier
future for California," he said.
Violations could result in fines of $25 to $1,000. Food items
sold in their manufacturers' sealed packaging would be exempt.
New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, Baltimore and Montgomery
County, Md., have ordinances banning trans fats, but California is
the first state to adopt such a law covering restaurants, said Amy
Winterfeld, a health policy analyst for the National Conference of
State Legislatures.
California and Oregon already had laws banning trans fats in
meals served at schools, she added.
Governor of California bans trans-fat........
Will Singapore government also ban ? Or will fast food chains
give donations to PAP to turn a blind eye and let them continue to
poison Singaporeans?
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