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New York City starts counting calories in restaurants

SUNDAY July 20, 2008 (foodconsumer.org) -- As of Saturday, New York City health inspectors can issue citations to fine restaurants that do not comply with

Big Apple enforces trans fat ban in eateries

Starting on July 1, restaurants in New York City are required to ban artificial trans fat in all their menu items, the City Department of Health and Hygiene announced on June 30. It is not clear though if the ban applies to all restaurants in the city....
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Big Apple enforces trans fat ban in eateries

WEDNESDAY July 2, 2008 (foodconsumer.org) -- As of July 1, restaurants in New York City are required to ban artificial trans fat in all their ...
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California bans use of trans fat in restaurants

The State of California on Friday became the first state to ban the use of artificial trans fat, long linked to clogging of arteries, in all restaurants and other food establishments in the state....
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FDA official says plastic chemical safe for children

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2008 (foodconsumer.org) -- A federal health official said yesterday June 10 that plastic baby bottles and water bottles are safe to use and would not cause any harm to infants and young children....
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