Kudos to nearly all New York City restaurants who are now complying with phase one of the city’s new trans fat regulation. Those still using spreads or fry oils containing the artificial trans fat will be fined by the Health area.

A whopping 94 percent of 3,300 restaurants inspected amidst July 1 and September 1 were using zero grams of trans fat. Before the regulation had passed, 50 percent were in compliance. By June, 80 percent were on board. And for the few still not passing with flying colors, it seems margarine use is the hold-up. Fines starting at $200 — fining began on October 1 — is the penalty for non-compliance.

“Despite claims to the opposite, New York City restaurants have shown that it’s easy to get artificial trans fat out

of spreads and fry oils,” said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, Health Commissioner for New York City. “New Yorkers are now enjoying more healthful foods without any change in taste or price.”

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