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NeoConsSuck

(2,544 posts) Tue May 20, 2014, 07:35 PM May 2014

Whatever happened to the ban on trans fats?

Back in November, the FDA gave the food industry two months to submit comments before they took any action. Apparently that has been extended. But the extension was only until March, which has long since passed:

http://www.fda.gov/Food/NewsEvents/ConstituentUpdates/ucm379916.htm

Does the FDA work for US citizens or the food industry? A while back, the FDA made a statement that the food industry would have to change their nutritional labels, but they had two years to implement the changes. Two years??

I'm losing faith in the FDA, I think they are owned by the food industry.

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Whatever happened to the ban on trans fats? (Original Post) NeoConsSuck May 2014 OP

well.... Leme May 2014 #1

I became aware of the "trans fat" stuff many years ago. panader0 May 2014 #2

I wish they'd ban it from processed foods, but allow shortening manufacturers to go back to having winter is coming May 2014 #3

like they say Leme May 2014 #4

I don't plan to consume it often, but it's a bitch trying to make frosting that doesn't separate/sag winter is coming May 2014 #5

it's difficult at times Leme May 2014 #6

Leme

(1,092 posts)

1. well....

Reply to NeoConsSuck (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2014, 07:39 PM

May 2014

Sometimes the FDA is on the side of humanity, it slows down some bad things once in a while.

panader0

(25,816 posts)

2. I became aware of the "trans fat" stuff many years ago.

Reply to NeoConsSuck (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2014, 07:43 PM

May 2014

Hydrogenated oil, partially hardened. It helps keep the product "fresh", but hydrogenated oil will not melt at body temperature,
palm oil too. I have used Hollywood brand safflower oil, expeller pressed for 30 years.

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)

3. I wish they'd ban it from processed foods, but allow shortening manufacturers to go back to having

Reply to NeoConsSuck (Original post)

Tue May 20, 2014, 07:47 PM

May 2014

it. The newer formulation of Crisco sucks.

Leme

(1,092 posts)

4. like they say

Reply to winter is coming (Reply #3)

Tue May 20, 2014, 08:08 PM

May 2014

pick your poison. IMO trans fats will "kill" you.

winter is coming

(11,785 posts)

5. I don't plan to consume it often, but it's a bitch trying to make frosting that doesn't separate/sag

Reply to Leme (Reply #4)

Tue May 20, 2014, 08:11 PM

May 2014

during the hottest days of summer. In the cooler months, I use butter only.

Leme

(1,092 posts)

6. it's difficult at times

Reply to winter is coming (Reply #5)

Tue May 20, 2014, 08:33 PM

May 2014

When something you want is not so good for you.
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I have problems with prices and settle for things not so good for me at times.
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I usually can adjust most tastes, most items, most recipes.
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But I choose my poisons also. Sometime this summer I intend to get a gallon of mixed full fat ice cream from the multi flavor place.

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