Trans Fats Ban In California

Trans Fats Ban In California

Trans Fats Ban In California – Trans fats in Californian restaurant is now history.The western state became the first in the US to ban trans fats from all restaurants.Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger passed the legislation that will forbid retail food establishments from cooking with oil, margarine and shortening that have trans fats, which have been associated to coronary heart disease.Schwarzenegger said on Friday after signing the legislation:

“Today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier future for California.”

Culinary establishments caught violating the law will be fined from $25 to $1,000.

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