May 10, 2007
Fried Chicken is Bad for Me?
Recent posts have addressed the recent trans fat consciousness-raising effort and the banning of trans fats (voluntarily or involuntarily) from quick serve restaurants. In a no-nonsense opinion, described in this article, a federal judge has dismissed the a doctor’s lawsuit accusing Kentucky Fried Chicken of not telling customers about the trans fats used in its frying process. The judge not only concluded that the doctor was not the right party to sue, but also noted that, “If customers are increasingly aware of trans fat, where to they expect to find it if not in fast food restaurants?” Although it does not appear to have been a factor in the dismissal, KFC has now switched to a new soybean oil for frying and no longer uses trans fats. Apparently avoiding trans fats isn’t enough for everyone, however. According to this PETA press release, “three sexy PETA members” would lead a naked protest at KFC’s franchise association meeting in Troy, Michigan.
Posted by franchiselawblog at May 10, 2007 04:46 PM