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New York appeals ruling striking down big soda ban

New York City is asking appeals judges to reinstate a ban on supersized sodas and other sugary drinks, which was struck down by a Manhattan judge the day before it was to go into effect.The city had vowed an appeal and said Thursday that lawyers had filed it late Monday.In his decision on March 11, State Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling said the 16-ounce limit on sodas and other sweet dri...

 

Many in N.Y. Say Good Riddance to Big-Soda Ban

Even with obesity rising, and despite its toll on medical costs, access to bucket-size sodas was widely seen as a personal choice.

 

New York City large-soda ban blocked

Soda

A court blocks a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks - including soda - from restaurants in New York City, a day before the law was to take effect.

 

America's new love: Water

It wasn't too long ago that America had a love affair with soda. Now, an old flame has the country's heart.

 

New York City will employ "Sugar Police" to enforce city soda ban

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Watch out, New York restaurants. The soda police are coming to get you. Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial ban on large sugary drinks hits Tuesday and along with it comes an initiative to make sure restaurants are following the rules.

 

No more big, sugary soda in NYC

Michael Bloomberg

New York City's Board of Health voted Thursday to ban the sale of sugary drinks in containers larger than 16 ounces in restaurants and other venues, in a move meant to combat obesity and encourage residents to live healthier lifestyles.

 

NYC Big-Soda Crackdown Plan Goes to Vote Thursday

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One of New York City's most ambitious efforts to prod residents to live healthier appears poised to pass as a health panel takes up a plan to cut down sales of big sodas and other sugary soft drinks.

 

NYC proposes ban on sale of oversized sodas, sugary drinks

Sugary Drinks

New York City plans to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to combat obesity.

 

Venezuela Bans Coke Zero Due to 'Harmful' Sweetener

Venezuela Bans Coke Zero Due to 'Harmful' Sweetener

Venezuela Bans Coke Zero Due to 'Harmful' Sweetener.

 

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