Baltimore Hands Out First Trans Fat Citation

[The Northerner]

Trans Fats Banned From Facilities In 2009

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore City Health Department issued its first environmental citation for repeat violations of the city's trans fat ban.

The Health Department issued Healthy Choice, a food facility in the 400 block of Lexington Street, a $100 fine on Thursday.

"It was the second time they were found with a high trans fat level in their ingredients," said Health Department agent Juan Gutierrez.

Officials said that during inspections in July and this month, the facility was found to be using a margarine product with trans fat levels in excess of what the law allows.

The law banning food facilities from serving or selling non-prepackaged food items containing 0.5 grams or more of trans fats went into effect in September 2009.

Read more: http://www.wbaltv.com/health/25508790/detail.html

[lightningandsnow]

1. Guess it wasn't a "Healthy Choice"!

:rofl: