The Philadelphia City Council has unanimously passed a city ordinance banning trans-fats from most dishes served by restaurants:

Philadelphia’s ban on the use of such products begins to take effect on Sept. 1, when restaurateurs will no longer be permitted to fry foods in trans fats or serve trans fat-based spreads. By Sept. 1, 2008, trans fats will be banned in all other types of food prepared in Philadelphia eateries. The ban will not apply to pre-packaged foods – such as a Tastykake Krimpet – sold in city stores and eateries.

We’ve still not had a Tastykake, but we’ve heard good things. —MEGHANN MARCO

Trans fats banned in Philadelphia [Philadelphia Inquirer via CSPI]

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