No Mo' Trans-Fat

Filed under: Politik

California has now become the first state in the US to entirely ban food retailers and restaurants from using trans-fat.

Some cities, like New York City and Philadelphia have already banned trans fats.

Cuz it's bad for you, bbs.

Trans-fats are partially hydrogenated vegetable oils that are used to extend the shelf life of products and can turn oily foods into semi-solid foods. They're used for frying and usually put into cakes, pastries, hot chocolate drink mixes, processed foods, margarines, and some fast foods.

They've been linked to coronary heart disease, can raise levels of bad cholesterol, have no nutritional benefit, and even a small reduction in consumption can cut heart disease.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said the legislation will represent a "strong step toward creating a healthier future." The new legislation will take effect in 2010.

Schwarzenegger will ban the use of trans-fats in oil, shortening and margarine used in spreads or for frying.

And those found of violating the new law will be fined between $25 and $1,000.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration, Americans eat on average about 4.7lbs of trans-fats each year.

A 2006 review by the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that by eliminating artificial trans-fats from your food supply could prevent between 6 and 19% of heart attacks and related deaths each year.

How will the McDonald's French Fries taste without the yummy trans fat, though????

Don't fuck with the fries!!!!!

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Jul 28, 2008 at 12:30 pm / Email this »

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sarah says – reply to this

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FIRST
kj says – reply to this

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neat
Layla says – reply to this

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Good For California!!
TOMM says – reply to this

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FIRST BITCHES!
loopy says – reply to this

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first?
jo says – reply to this

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Your slipping Perez, this is WAY old.
Diana says – reply to this

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HE IS SO FAT SLOOPY AND GROSS
SLOB BLOB
How does he keep getting movies when there all FLPS like his man BOOBS!!!
Dr. P says – reply to this

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All of that fried shit is bad for you–no matter what is used. To live healthy, lean & clean, eat your veggies & fruits. Dr. Phil
Nuck says – reply to this

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First
YES says – reply to this

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they need to do this everywhere!
Sarah says – reply to this

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Why is there a picture of John Travolta
EL says – reply to this

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you do know that when you super heat any oil it becomes rans fat? over heat your olive oil in your frying pan and BAM you gots trans fat!
perez says – reply to this

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FIRST BITCHES!!!!!!!!
Dani says – reply to this

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GAY ALERT!! GAY ALERT!! Just spotted a closeted homo wearing a really bad poofy toupee!! GAY ALERT!!
Ava says – reply to this

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Perez: TRANS FAT DOES NOT AFFECT THE TASTE OF FOOD.
Aliss says – reply to this

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McDonald's fries still taste delicious in NYC!
Rash says – reply to this

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THE JOHN TRAVOLTA Y.M.C.A. SONG

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Sung to the tune of “Y.M.C.A.”

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John man, won’t you come out and play,
Fond man, you can find one today,
Ron’s man, put your freak on display,
We all know, just go, put on a show!
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See dear, we won’t judge you unkind,
The rear, bend and spread you’re behind,
Be queer, its not like we are blind,
Just let go, and blow, we will be kind!
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Y.M.C.A., We know you’re gay!
Don’t be such a dick tease,
We know you want to please,
You can dress like Dita Von Teese!
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Y.M.C.A., Come out and play,
Open your closet door,
You can be a man whore,
Your flame is too hot to ignore!
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Y.M.C.A., Cum out and play!
We all know that you wish,
To make man meat your dish,
You just know that it is delish!
Y.M.C.A.!
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Written by RASH MANLY
MP says – reply to this

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I thought McDonald's had already switched over to non trans fat fries. Wendy's has. KFC too. Just because it's trans fat free doesn't mean it's OK for you. There's still saturated fat to worry about.
Nicol says – reply to this

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the french fries will taste great!! In Canada all fast food restaurants are not allowed to have trans fats and out food still tastes great!!!!
amand says – reply to this

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There are a number of fast food joints that have no transfats in their fries already. In Canada Wendy's I think was one of the first to do this- and they actually taste even better! So- YES fried food is bad for us, but if you're gonna eat it, try to be a little healthier about it.
lily says – reply to this

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This is a Great Beginning!!!
Jenn says – reply to this

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McDonalds fries no longer have trans-fat, Perez.
veggie_dawg says – reply to this

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Finally. Maybe they can do that to Texas now.
DaBitchIzIndakrazihouze says – reply to this

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Dang..I hate thiz
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pretend Father/huzband
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U know dang well hez gettin that tomkitten bitch
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I luv tranzfat..LEAVE THAT ZHIT IN THERE…
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ami says – reply to this

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i love the ymca song!!!! he really is a fag isn't he
Mark says – reply to this

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So sad!! It's 2008, he's 54 years olds, and he still is hiding in the closet. John, John, John, you never have, and you're still not, fooling anybody. COME OUT!!
????? says – reply to this

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Canada switched over long ago. Things taste just as good; even McDonalds fries. Don't sweat it. Canola oil does justice, without the trans fat. It's been a good thing.
Q-40 says – reply to this

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So when someone smokes you give them hell but if they alter the taste of your artery clogging french fries you throw a hissy fit? You being such a fat fuck is a health hazard too. It's called personal responsibility!
DaBitchIzIndakrazihouze says – reply to this

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hez secretly ::::: A WOMAN………YELK
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@v@ says – reply to this

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John is Stayin' Alive. Props to disco's Fred Astaire.
Marni says – reply to this

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Hi there from Canada! We had trans-fats banned quite awhile ago. Everyone was worried at first, but it turns out you can't tell the difference - no big deal!
amand says – reply to this

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most fast food establishments have already completely eliminated trans fats from their foods. the only one to not follow suit (yet) is burger king. so beware of BK!
Layla says – reply to this

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Why do you have a picture of John Travolta?
Mark says – reply to this

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If it weren't for all those space cooties that Scientolgists believe inhabit their bodies, he'd be 100 pounds lighter.
amand says – reply to this

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most fast food establishments in the US have already eliminated trans fats from their foods. the only one not to follow suit (yet) is burger king. so beware of BK!
jay says – reply to this

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fuck conservatives like q-40
shamm says – reply to this

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PEREZ, YOU KILL ME WITH THE "WIG" REFERENCE. A LOT OF PEOPLE REFUSE TO BELIEVE TRAVOLTA'S HAIR IS A WIG BECAUSE IT LOOKS VERY NATURAL. AS A FORMER WEARER OF LACE FRONT WIGS, SOME PEOPLE HAD NO IDEA I WAS A WIGWEARER AND WHEN I TOOK IT OFF THEY ALL THINK I SHAVED MY HEAD TO LOOK FASHIONABLE. LOLOL HE WILL EVENTUALLY GIVE IT UP BECAUSE IT IS A LOT OF WORK KEEPING IT LOOKING THAT GOOD. WELL, WITH ALL HIS $ HE PROBABLY HAS A FULL TIME HAIR STYLIST BUT YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THAT IN THAT PIC HIS FAUX HAIR LOOKS GOOD. SHAMMYBOI
becca says – reply to this

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oh no! that one king of the hill episode is coming true!!
Danny says – reply to this

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What does "bbs" mean???
DaBitchIzIndakrazihouze says – reply to this

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Re: veggie_dawg –
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R U the veggi from…that bad zite?????
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that I uze 2/hate on???????
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Elain says – reply to this

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I believe McDonald's switch their oil to non trans fat. They been slowly changing it in their stores without any announcements so you wouldn't know the difference.
John says – reply to this

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Do you think the government needs to babysit you and tell you what is good for you and what is bad? Are we adults or children–we shouldn't elect representatives to be 'mommies'–I already have a mommy, thanks.
Lara says – reply to this

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Yuck….you mean there are people out there who still eat McDonald's fries? That's a good incentive though to show Carb Face (John Travolta)….looking at him makes me want to eat a whole lot less.
chris says – reply to this

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Why the picture of Transvolta????
NcYby says – reply to this

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He looks like the "groom" in a lesbian wedding.
Nan says – reply to this

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What does this have to do with John and his hair?
IMPOR says – reply to this

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Perez…the french fries are already trans fat free. McDonald's went nation wide with no trans fats oil like last month. See? you didn't even notice.
Katie says – reply to this

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Ummm…McDonalds already got rid of trans fat….that was like a year ago. Many fast food places are banning it.
chill says – reply to this

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just wondering how john can afford like 50 gazzillion jets, and not have a decent looking set of hair plugs???
Linds says – reply to this

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They have already eliminated trans fats in McDonalds in Canada and surprisingy, the fries taste ok!! A little different but still better than any others out there : )
plsr says – reply to this

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Can someone tell me what "bb's" means? Pretty please?
Brett says – reply to this

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Pretty messed up…what's next, no ice cream because its bad for you?

At least it's the State legislature making the policy instead of Federal…States Rights FTW!
AnnieJ says – reply to this

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Re: John – I'm w/John!!! Grow up people and take responsibilty for your own lives. Too much gov't interference is not good - use your heads!
Pffft says – reply to this

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Re: John – If you're going to eat fried food, and one fat clogs your arteries, and one doesn't, and they both taste the same, what's the problem? They're not telling you how many of what to eat, and you can fry in bacon fat at home all you want; but cooking with canola could add 10 to 20 years to yours and your children's lives. Much ado about nothing. They can use canola in oreos, and if they taste good, I won't complain. When they remove my Oreos, that's a completely different matter.
Mo says – reply to this

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This is a great premise and everything, but all you have to do is look at the fucking food labels, people! I hate that the government has play big brother and tell us what we can and can't eat anymore. People should have to take care of their own health and fat asses shouldn't eat oreos, not ruin them for people like me that know how to eat in moderation! Fat people ruin everything!
puto says – reply to this

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only a fat porky cunt would make a statement like this "Don't fuck with the fries!!!!!"
Susan says – reply to this

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Didn't Micky D's already have a big story about their fries? I thought they took the trans fat out sometime within the past two years.
efab says – reply to this

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why travolta in this pic? i'm lost…
Tanya says – reply to this

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Yeah, its sounds sooo cool, but…. Do you really think its a good idea for the govt to tell you what you can't eat? Its non of their fucking business. People need to educate themselves and make the choice for themselves.

Soon the govt will tell you how many kids you can have, when you can take a piss and how long you are allowed to live.

I say educate people, not make it illegal!!
adchi says – reply to this

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McDonald's fries ARE trans fat free in all American and Canadian stores.
HI! says – reply to this

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Re: efab – Because he looks like a fat tranny–MORON!
hello says – reply to this

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mcdees has had transfree fries for like a year!!! They did it nation wide.
MISS CLEO says – reply to this

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THIS FUCKER POUNDS ASS. I REMEMBER HIM AND TC AT THE CLUB ABOVE ROXY. SERIOUS ASS FUCKING. NASTARDS!
Ophé says – reply to this

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FUCK MCDONALD'S AND ALL THIS SHIT
Joe S says – reply to this

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Re: Danny – BBs means babies-bb means baby just say it out loud
me says – reply to this

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Re: Tanya –
i agree. and why won't the gov't embrace alternatives to fossil fuels? this is also a huge health concern. all bullshit and lies they are feeding us…
emili says – reply to this

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Perez McDonalds has already fucked with the french fries. They are not as good anymore!
Roche says – reply to this

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Don't worry, I live in PA and Mickey D's fries still taste the same.
south says – reply to this

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yeh.. like that wil work in the south!
AnnieJ says – reply to this

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Re: Mo – Right on Mo!
sdfjk says – reply to this

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THE TRANSFAT DOES NOT MAKE IT YUMMY DUMBASS! The trans fat actually probably makes it taste worse. It is only used because it's cheaper. Perez, don't make STUPID comments like that b/c some people are ignorant and don't know. Thank God for California.
asd says – reply to this

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sweden has already banned transfets, A WHOLE COUNTRY
and many other countries in europe too
tiffa says – reply to this

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this is not the first state moron
s says – reply to this

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I get it… trans fats are bad for you, but I would like to make that decision on my own. I do not need the effing government telling me what I can and cannot eat. It starts here with the best intentions, but where does it end?? Bad bad government. Are they saying we're too stupid to make these decisions for ourselves??? That's an insult. Plus, most restaurants do not use trans fats anyways. They need to concentrate on fixing our budget,and not on regulating what we can and cannot eat.
John says – reply to this

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Re: Pffft – Did you realize that this does nothing to ban these fats in processed foods that you buy in the grocery store, which is the source of most of this fat in people's diets. These stupid laws affect small bakeries and restaurants, not multi-nationals that produce this food and sell it all over the world. Let's focus on the important stuff-I'm sick of this over-protective helmet/seatbelt mandating government interference in our lives. Personal responsibility is true freedom.
katie says – reply to this

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McDonalds started phasing in trans fat free oils a year and a half ago! Most of their locations are already using the new oils (even in Kentucky of all places)!
Karin says – reply to this

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Don't worry Perez, the McDonalds french fries taste exactly the same here in NY WITHOUT the trans fat
Tracy says – reply to this

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They already changed the fries in Canada - Toronto, anyhow.

They already f$%$^&d w/our fries. You are so lucky you still have that 'taste'. Enjoy it, cuz it's going soon!!!
mitch says – reply to this

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I think that it's great Perez is informing is public on Transfat. Transfat is poisen.
Tina says – reply to this

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I think John looks very handsome in this photo.
Kimmi says – reply to this

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Who the hell does he think he is ???? Now we are getting regulations on what we eat??? Until the govt. pays my health care Screw off!!!
jenif says – reply to this

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Re: katie –
fuck you! what's wrong with kentucky 'of all places'? where are you from cunt? i don't know why kentucky gets such a bad wrap when alot of the other states are worse off than we are!
J. v. says – reply to this

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Mcdonalds restaurants in the U.S. have already switched to trans fat free oil, and the fries are 100% trans fat free. Mcdonalds did very little press about it most likely so they don't scare away loyal customers.
duh says – reply to this

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Let's ban every food that's deemed bad for our health. I am so f-ng stupid that I can't even decide what I should eat. I think the government should just give me a daily menu. F that, I think our taxes should be raised so everyone can have their own personal chef.
jarvi says – reply to this

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It's not the gubberment's job to tell us what to eat and drink. There's a reason Prohibition didn't work. People don't like to be told what to do.
tallb says – reply to this

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Does he have pubes growing out of his head? He used to be bald?????? Suppose, it is just as gross as all of the scar tissue growing around his wife's fake boobs…….ewwwwww……all that foreign shit in your system, how can you sleep at night?
Prett says – reply to this

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Now, if they will stop frying people in California, we will have real progress!
alex says – reply to this

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so they will ban a food that's unhealthy…. but won't ban cigarettes, which is linked to cancer, among many other bad things?!
zag says – reply to this

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Mickey D's used to use animal fat years back. and the food police made them stop. Frying in animal fat is alot healthier than trans fats. (well, okay… maybe healthier is not the right word). But the fries were never the same… and the kids have just gotten super sized.
badpu says – reply to this

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just as important: we have to stop using high fructose corn syrup in everything! look it up (google it) and see how horrible this stuff is!
Beth says – reply to this

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FIRST of all, McDonalds has already removed trans-fat from their menu over a year ago! And second, not only has trans-fat oils been link to diseases, the process that they are made it are made to preserve by being packed with metals, that is why is last so long, it was created during WWII for the soldiers but never meant for mass production.
Ugh! says – reply to this

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California thinks it has the right to decide everything for everybody. I'm getting real tired of having these activist groups decide for me how I should live. In regard to this specific issue, I'm real tired of having foods that I like, being ruined because the restaurants are forced to change the way they cook my food. What I eat is none of your damned business. If you don't want to eat fast food, then drive right on by. But you do NOT get to decide for me whether or not I stop and eat there.
I've heard for years that California is going to be broken off and devoured by the ocean due to a massive earthquake. I used to think that to be a horrible thing but in light of all of the harm that the state's activist are doing to our country, I must say that I kind of look forward to it. So all of you decent folks get the heck out of there. Don't want to harm innocents. Bring on the earthquake for all of the anti-bible, hypocrite go-greeners, trans fat policing, foreign policy meddling, crap-stirring spoiled, self-important egomaniacs who think that the world revolves around them and they're self-glorifying, self-serving, out-of touch agendas.
Pffft says – reply to this

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Re: John – I live elsewhere, and it hasn't become a slippery slope at all. Yes, we can choose, but the children can't, and a nation of health addled fatties by 13 (or their parents) won't care about reading the label, and will go straight for the pizza every time. These are the kids whose employment is supposed to fund your social security, only they'll all be disabled and sitting around on medication. The rest of you will be working at 80 funding THEM. Where I live, the trans fats are also disappearing from the other foods you're referring to. Trans Fats were a cheap, unhealthy source of fat left over from the sixties when they didn't know any better. Food tastes better now. Pick your battles. The country is 9.5 trillion in debt.
suckonthis says – reply to this

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I thought this was a celebrity gossip site?????

Now I know why I left! Zzzzzzz
krissyofcourse says – reply to this

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GET THE GOVERNMENT OUT OF OUR LIVES! If people want to be obese and disgusting that is their choice and NOT THE GOVERNMENT'S!
elena says – reply to this

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McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.

McDonald's already changed their oil.
Jane says – reply to this

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We already have the trans fat free fries in Canada, there is hardly a difference.
Linco says – reply to this

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The fries will taste better without trans fats. Natural fats, like butter and olive oil taste much, much better than trans fats like margarine.
charl says – reply to this

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Canada (as well as many European countries) has already passed a law forbidding the use of trans fat in any food. They have to be phased out by the end of 2008, but most of it is already gone. (The companies used the "No Trans Fat!" line to sell more product and show how they "cared about their customers' health")
Rash says – reply to this

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If I live to be 100 I
will suspect John is gay.
Oh, wait,
I am 100!
Rash Manly