https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/final-determination-regarding-partially-hydrogenated-oils-removing-trans-fat
In 2015, FDA released its final determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) are not Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The determination is based on extensive research into the effects of PHOs, as well as input from stakeholders during the public comment period.
PHOs are the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods. Removing PHOs from processed foods could prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths each year. To learn more about trans fat, see our Trans Fat page. It’s important to note that trans fat will not be completely gone from foods because it occurs naturally in small amounts in meat and dairy products, and is present at very low levels in other edible oils.
Implementation
FDA is extending the compliance date for certain uses of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). For the majority of uses of PHOs, June 18, 2018, remains the date after which manufacturers cannot add PHOs to foods. However, to allow for an orderly transition in the marketplace, FDA is allowing more time for products produced prior to June 18, 2018 to work their way through distribution. FDA is extending the compliance date for these foods to January 1, 2020. This action balances the health benefits of removing PHOs from the food supply with the need to provide an orderly transition in the marketplace.
At the same time, the FDA is denying a food additive petition from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) requesting approval for certain limited uses of PHOs. To allow for time for reformulation, the agency is extending until June 18, 2019 the compliance date to stop manufacturing foods with these specific, limited petitioned uses of PHOs, and until Jan. 1, 2021 for these products to work their way through distribution.
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Partial List of Foods Almost Always Made With Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Cake mixes, biscuit, pancake and cornbread mixes, frostings
Frozen bakery products, toaster pastries, waffles, pancakes
Cakes, cookies, muffins, pies, donuts
Whipped toppings
Crackers
Margarines, shortening
Peanut butter (except fresh-ground)
Instant mashed potatoes
Frozen entrees and meals
Taco shells
French fries
Cocoa mix
Most prepared frozen meats and fish (such as fish sticks)
Microwave popcorn
Check The Ingredients On Different Brands of these Foods. Many Brands are Made with Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Breakfast cereals
Noodle soup cups
Corn chips, potato chips
Bread
Frozen pizza, frozen burritos
Pasta mixes
Most frozen snack foods
Sauce mixes
Low-fat ice creams
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