Thursday, October 26, 2006

Alderman Burke adds to trans fat requirements

Chicago Adlerman Ed Burke proposed additional legislation that restaurants post trans fat warnings on their packaging. Specifically, he wants the warnings to say "increases the risk of cornoary heart disease."

Burke wants to impose strict trans fat limits on restaurant conglomerates that make at least $20 million in gross annual revenues. Currently, restaurants do not have to list ingredients on their menus, which includes often used trans fats.

Steve - we support Alderman Burke's proposal. We wish he would go further.

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