COLONIE – Bakery owner Rachel Cocca-Dott was brought to tears discussing the problems and complaints Albany County's trans fat ban is bringing to her business and its 19 employees.
"All of a sudden you see a lady who left an hour ago coming back with the box, and my stomach, it just hits because now I have to get my baker on," said Cocca-Dott. "I'm paying my people overtime to redo the stuff. It's rough right now."
Following the lead of New York City, Albany County has banned trans fats in restaurants and bake shops.
Restaurants seem to be dealing with the changes, but Rachel and several other bakers have resisted — arguing the ban is changing the taste and texture of products, especially cakes. She also says it is unfair that supermarkets and national stores with bakery departments don't have to follow the same law.
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