Read more trans fats stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/10576/trans-fats.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorWed, 16 May 2012 15:55:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33394/governator-signs-calif-trans-fat-ban.htmlNick McMaster<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=122642&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401005819' border='0' />California became the first state to ban trans fats from restaurant and bakery cooking today, the Los Angeles Times reports. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill passed last week by the legislature, saying it would help Californians’ health. Some restaurateurs, such as Wolfgang Puck—who had already phased the oils..."Consuming trans fat is linked to coronary heart disease, and today we are taking a strong step toward creating a healthier future for California," Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said.http://www.newser.com/story/33394/governator-signs-calif-trans-fat-ban.htmlFri, 25 Jul 2008 16:22:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/11858/la-will-certify-eateries-as-trans-fat-free.htmlLucas Laursen<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=46634&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401025734' border='0' />Los Angeles County will begin certifying trans-fat-free restaurants and rewarding those that pass muster with a decal in a voluntary campaign rolled out yesterday, the Los Angeles Times reports. Restaurants that pay a $204 application fee will get a surprise visit from inspectors to confirm that their kitchens are free...This decal will be issued to restaurants that don't use trans fats in their cooking in Los Angeles, California.http://www.newser.com/story/11858/la-will-certify-eateries-as-trans-fat-free.htmlFri, 16 Nov 2007 11:10:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/6492/dunkin-donuts-will-cut-the-trans-fat.htmlSam Gale Rosen<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=22384&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401032748' border='0' />Dunkin' Donuts says it will eliminate nearly all trans fat from items on its menu by October 15—including the doughnuts. The chain will switch to a more heart-friendly blend of palm, soybean and cottonseed oils. But the company itself cautions consumers to keep the move in perspective. "Certainly, we...Doughnuts are pictured at a Dunkin' Donuts store 27 September...http://www.newser.com/story/6492/dunkin-donuts-will-cut-the-trans-fat.htmlMon, 27 Aug 2007 07:40:00 CDT