Wendy's to cut trans fats

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 8 (UPI) -- U.S. fast food chain Wendy's plans to cut trans fatty acids by switching to non-hydrogenated cooking oil for French fries and breaded chicken items.

The company says non-hydrogenated oil has zero grams of trans fat per serving. The switch to a new blend of corn and soy oil will begin in August at its 6,300 U.S. and Canadian restaurants.

The company said depending on the serving size, trans fats in French fry offerings will range from zero to 0.5 grams. Kids' Meal nuggets and fries will have zero grams of trans fat.

Wendy's said it would also work directly with its French fry suppliers to further reduce trans fats that occur as part of the frying process at their facilities, with a goal of zero grams.