New York Proposes Trans Fat Ban In Restaurants Published: Sep 27, 2006 NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's Health Department on Tuesday proposed a near ban on the use of artificial trans fat at restaurants, likening its health danger to that of lead paint. >>> Discuss This Story Related links Reuters This will open in a new window International Herald Tribune This will open in a new window Washington Post This will open in a new window Email this Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Back to news