Wendy’s Switches to Oil Without Trans Fats

Wendy’s International Inc. switched all 6,000 of its U.S. restaurants to a more healthful cooking oil that doesn’t contain any of trans fats, which increase the risk of heart disease.

The new oil, a blend made from corn and soybeans, doesn’t cost any more and needs no special handling, Wendy’s spokesman Bob Bertini said.

The Dublin, Ohio-based company is the first major fast-food chain to make the change and has removed trans fats from its buns, croutons and salad dressings during the last two years, Bertini said.

Wendy’s shares fell 75 cents to $62.71.