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Family Ties Forever! · 03-05-2007, 02:39 AM

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Fast-Food Companies Yank Calorie Counts
New York Wants Calorie List On Front Menu

Posted: 4:57 pm CST March 3, 2007

New York -- Three national fast-food chains have made it harder for New Yorkers to learn the calorie content of their hamburgers, fries and subs.

Wendy's, White Castle and Quiznos sandwich shops yanked nutritional information from some restaurants or their Web sites this week in an attempt to avoid having to post the same info on menus in New York.

The moves led City Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden to wonder what the fast-food chains are so ashamed of.

The move is a reaction to a new rule that will make New York City the first in the country to require eateries to list calorie counts on their menu boards, next to the price.

Health officials decreed the rule would only apply to restaurants that were already making calorie information available voluntarily as of March 1.

New Yorkers who still want the full scoop on Wendy's burgers can check the company's Web site, which still had the info up Saturday: 420 calories for a classic single, and a gut-busting 970 for a triple with cheese.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

dawsongirl · 03-06-2007, 12:55 AM

They must be scared that people won't eat there if they know the calorie content. I don't exactly see that happening.

Dutabi84 · 03-06-2007, 12:59 AM

Well, of course. There isn't enough room to type how big the caloric content is.

catlover79 · 03-06-2007, 02:03 AM

Figures. Cowards!!

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dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	They must be scared that people won't eat there if they know the calorie content. I don't exactly see that happening.

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Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Well, of course. There isn't enough room to type how big the caloric content is.