A nutrition advocacy group sued KFC yesterday to get it to stop using partially hydrogenated oils, a key ingredient of its fried chicken. The oils contain trans fats, which scientists consider the most unhealthful of all fats. (NYtimes.com)

June 08, 2006

Wendy’s International Inc. said Thursday it will begin frying french fries and breaded chicken items with non-hydrogenated oil, continuing a shift to offer healthier menu choices. (MSNBC)

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February 09, 2006

McDonald's French fries contain one-third more trans fats than previously thought after the company used a new method to test for the harmful ingredient still widely used in many foods.

The disclosure comes as food companies are implementing new US government rules in force since last month requiring all packaged food labels to specify the level of trans fats in food products. (MSNBC)

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October 02, 2004

"As strange as it may sound, McDonald's is reported linking up with the Vegetarian Society in Britain."

Actress and model Pamela Anderson, wearing nothing but a skimpy bikini made from lettuce leaves, appears in new advertisement of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

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