May 29, 2008

McDonald’s fries now free of trans fat

McDonald's Corp announced last Friday, it has switched to cooking oils free of trans fats in all of its restaurants in the United States and Canada.

Consumption of trans fats -- often in the form of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils -- increases the risk of coronary heart disease, according to health authorities.

Wendy’s, KFC and Taco Bell made the switch last year.

Burger King still uses trans fat cooking oils but promises to make the change this year.

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