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After banning foie gras on the grounds that it is unnecessarily cruel to animals, a member of the Chicago City Council is seeking to impose more food regulations on the city. Looking out for the heath of Chicago residents, Councilman Edward M. Burke has proposed a city-wide prohibition on trans-fats.
If passed, the measure would prevent restaurants from using oils during cooking if they contain trans fats. Burke said, "The end result could well be longer, healthier lives and reduced health costs for many Chicagoans." Participation would not be voluntary and fines from $200 to $1,000 per day would be implemented for restaurants who fail to comply with the law.
The biggest effects would probably be seen in fast food restaurants. The Wendy's chain has removed trans fats from their menu items, but other chains have yet to follow suit. If passed, they would be forced to do so in order to continue to do business in the city.
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