Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill into law this past week to outlaw trans fats that are served in restaurants and fried bakery goods such as doughnuts. It goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2010 for restaurants and Jan. 1 2011 for bakeries. As of those dates they are not allowed to have more than one half gram of trans fats per serving. Any more than that and the establishment will be fined. This ban does not include packaged goods.
Most people are applauding this bill because trans fats clog arteries and cause diseases like diabetes, and heart problems. Some restaurant owners say they welcome the ban because consumers are starting to pay attention and be health conscious and they look for restaurants and bakeries that can offer them healthier choices.