Westchester County’s ban on the use of cooking oils that contain trans-fat is now in effect for restaurants, school cafeterias and other licensed food service establishments.
Starting January 15, 2007, Health Department inspectors will check for trans-fat oils whenever they inspect restaurants and other licensed food establishments.
Those still using trans-fat oils will be issued a violation if illegal cooking oils are found, but will not be fined as long as they switch oils. Letters to this effect were sent to all licensed food service businesses yesterday.
