<q NY Times>

LOS ANGELES - California became the first state in the nation to place a
ban on trans fats in restaurants and retail baked goods Friday when Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill to phase out their use over the next
few years. Under the new law, the artificial fats must be excised from
restaurants beginning in 2010, and from all retail baked goods by 2011.

New York City passed a regulation banning the fats in 2006, and the law
became fully effective on July 1. Philadelphia, Stamford, Conn., and
Montgomery County, Md., have passed similar laws.

"California is a leader in promoting health and nutrition, and I am
pleased to continue that tradition by being the first state in the nation
to phase out trans fats," Mr. Schwarzenegger said. "Consuming trans
fat is linked to coronary heart disease, and today we are taking a strong
step toward creating a healthier future for California."

The bill, which would end the use of oils, margarine and shortening
containing trans fats to prepare foods in restaurants, bakeries,
delicatessens, cafeterias and other businesses classified as "food
facilities," was written by Democratic Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, who
represents an area in southern California with a large number of fast food
restaurants.

Violations would incur fines of $25 to $1,000. Food sold in
manufacturer-sealed packaging would be exempt.

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Just a wrist slap.


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I heard that on the news a couple of hours ago.... at least it's a
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On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:36:59 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:

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><q NY Times>
>
>LOS ANGELES - California became the first state in the nation to place a
>ban on trans fats in restaurants and retail baked goods Friday when Gov.
>Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill to phase out their use over the next
>few years. Under the new law, the artificial fats must be excised from
>restaurants beginning in 2010, and from all retail baked goods by 2011.
>
>New York City passed a regulation banning the fats in 2006, and the law
>became fully effective on July 1. Philadelphia, Stamford, Conn., and
>Montgomery County, Md., have passed similar laws.<snip>
>
>Violations would incur fines of $25 to $1,000. Food sold in
>manufacturer-sealed packaging would be exempt.
>
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>
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>
>Just a wrist slap.



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