Posted on 07/25/2008 1:12:48 PM PDT by SmithL
California will be the first state to ban trans fats in restaurants and bakeries under legislation signed today by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The measure requires restaurants to quit using trans fats by January 2010, and for bakeries to follow suit one year later.
"Consuming trans fat is linked to coronary heart disease, and today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier future for California," Schwarzenegger said in a written statement.
The legislation, Assembly Bill 97, was proposed by Democratic Assemblyman Tony Mendoza of Artesia and opposed by most Republicans.
Trans fats, also known as trans fatty acids, can increase the shelf life and flavor stability of foods but has been linked to heart disease by medical research.
The substance often is found in vegetable shortenings, some margarines, cookies, crackers and other products made with, or fried in, partially hydrogenated oils, according to a Senate analysis of AB 97.
Eateries that violate the new law would be subject to fines ranging from $25 to $1,000.
Mendoza's bill does not apply to trans fats in packaged goods sold in stores.
The California Restaurant Association had opposed AB 97 as a "very narrow and misleading approach to a much larger health issue."
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Nutjobs, every last one of them.
Seeing the headline with Schwartzeneggar’s name, and it being California, where anything can happen...I thought may be Arnold banned fat transexuals.
This political correctness run amuk is a threat to this nation. It touches on a lot more issues than transfats.
give me a break! Can we ban California politicians from going to the bathroom and sign it into law? Let ‘em explode!
Look no further than Arnold for a perfect example of what a McCain presidency is going to look like!
Mommy Schwarzenegger strikes again .....
In spite of everything... He’s still nothing but the “Kindergarten Cop!”
Just paving the way for socialized medicine, I’m sure. In other news, some Freepers are claiming we are the undisputed victors in the ideological battle with China. I would like to submit this as evidence to the contrary.
Along with Bloomberg, the very epitomy of the nannystater.
Republican, you say? OK.
Good, transfats are bad for you, and this will help it keep out of the mouths of children.
Liberalism.
Once you’re stricken with it, it’s pretty hard to be normal again.
Let’s go back to lard, taste better anyway.
Schwarzenegger’s picture is next to the word RINO in the dictionary. People can decide whether or not they want transfats. The government doesn’t have to do it for them.
Vee av to do it for the children!
No more Oreos for YOU, Ahnold!
Pathetic that “Terminator” has an “R” after his name when supporting things like this. No wonder liberals (especially in the West) think WE’RE the nuts!
After learning about how bad margarine and substitutes are for your body, our family has gone back to using REAL butter. We just use less. It tastes WAY better, and your body can actually metabolize it versus the margarine fats. I would use lard and such (bacon grease) but unfortunately I never learned from my mom or Grandma how to assure it doesn’t turn rancid, proper uses, etc... I guess I’ll have to look that up and learn! :)
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
He was George Bush 1’s health and fitness ‘ambassador’ or such yaknow
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