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Sep 18, 2007 7:58 am US/Eastern
Most NYC Restaurants Comply With Trans Fat Ban
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According to the health department, 94 percent of restaurants in New York City no longer use trans fats.
CBS
The majority of New York City restaurants are complying with rules banning artery-clogging trans fats.
The city Health Department reports that some 94 percent of more than 3,300 restaurants have switched to trans fat-free oils since the rule went into effect in July. Restaurants still have two weeks to switch.
The first phase of the regulation applies to oils, shortening and margarines used for frying and spreading. Baked goods or prepared foods, or oils used to deep-fry dough or cake batter, are covered by the second phase, set to take effect next July.
Health experts say trans fats contribute to heart disease.
