On the Federal Register this week the FDA has announced that they have tentatively determined that partially hydrogenated oils – the primary dietary source of trans fats – are not generally recognized as safe. Were they to make this determination final, partially hydrogenated oils would not longer be able to be sold as ingredients in foods. The FDA is requesting comments and scientific data through January 7.

Tentative Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils

Read more from the FDA, from the New York Times, and from a lady who seems like she knows what she’s talking about.

by Dolly Lucio Sevier, MD