FDA Eyes Ban on Trans Fats Due to Heart Disease Risk

The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to have so-called "partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)," which are the main source of artificial trans fats in processed foods, to be classified as food additives. That means they won't be allowed to be used in food without authorization of the FDA, which may effectively ban the substances. FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg told reporters Wednesday that the action is being considered because PHOs are "not generally recognized as safe for use in food."   http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57611285/fda-eyes-ban-on-trans-fats-due-to-heart-disease-risk/