When I first heard the FDA planned to ban trans fats from processed foods, I had to check several news sources to see if the headline had been taken from "The Onion" or some other satirical website. No. Turns out it's true. The FDA is planning to ban trans fats from the food supply stating that the synthetic fats are no longer safe for human consumption. 

An excerpt from their website: 

"Further reduction in the amount of trans fat in the American diet could prevent an additional 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths from heart disease each year - a critical step in the protection of Americans' health."

Most health-conscious consumers have been aware that trans fats have been linked to a wide variety of health problems. So why is the FDA just getting around to banning them now? Their website doesn't really say but my belief is that since consumers are becoming more aware of the health problems associated with junk food, they're making healthier choices, which is driving up the cost of many processed foods. 

What are Trans Fats Anyway?