The commie government agency THE FDA, wants to regulate the cheese on a pizza.

[Theowl32]

What is so hard about calculating the calories in pizza?
Simple computer program to add up ingredients

The problem is that unlike processed foods in a factory these are made at least partially by hand. The cheese isn't measured out exactly, the # of pepperoni per pizza isn't measured out exactly, and you can't put every combo up on the board.

What the real issue is that if the business is off by even a bit, it opens them up to lawsuits for false advertising, and that is the real reason they oppose this.

You would get some lawyer ordering a pizza, and breaking it up for calorimeter measurements.

"Your honor they said it was 1300 calories, but i measured it at 1500 calories, therefore they owe me money"

Every pizza joint I know of weighs out portion control or by volume per order...You have to for price control..

Not the ones I go to.

and what about when you buy by the slice? does each pizza have a 100% even distribution of cheese, sauce, toppings and bread thickness?

They don't see it another insidious way the marxists are attacking small business and the middle class.

They think the government really really cares about the health of the peasants and serf class.

They do not give a damn that only the filthy elitist barrons and the upper crust can afford to eat at Whole Foods.

I don't think it is that odious, again, I attribute it to annoying do-goodery coupled with lawyers who saw a gold mine in lawsuits over 10 extra slices of pepperoni in s stromboli.

The do goodery crap is how they ensnare the gullible sheep like moonglow and those morons.

The real plans come from the wicked saul alinsky types in those socialist think tanks.

This has nothing to do with health. It is about controlling the masses.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

There were several hidden gems in the 2010 Obamacare Act. I think we’ve all seen how our premiums have taken off, or the fact that our doctors were smart and either went into concierge medicine or stopped accepting your crappy insurance. But now, it seems like the wizards of wellness that were released with this monstrosity want to regulate your pizza.

Yep. On May 7th all businesses that sell food and have 20 or more locations to post calories in a place where their customers can see them. The FDA thinks it’s a great idea for these calories to be put on the walls of the establishment.

Why? Why do businesses have to go to all this trouble and expense to post the nutrition info on their delicious, affordable food? Because the nanny state demands it. You see, the nanny state wants to nudge you into different behaviors. Therefore, if the nutrition information is posted on the wall, you might see that the #2 Combo at Whataburger will probably take up most of your caloric intake for the day. If you have that info, the nanny staters say, you will make healthier choices. Because you’re fat and too stupid to realize that eating that double meat double cheese with bacon and extra large fries is causing you to be fat.

The regulation requires that the nutrition info be posted in stores, which is problematic for at least one major category of fast food—pizza.

Think about it—Domino’s estimates that there are 34 MILLION different combinations available to their customers. The government wants the person who walks into the Domino’s store to be able to see EXACTLY how many calories their 16 inch hand tossed crust with extra sauce, four kinds of cheese, green peppers, olives, and every meat known to a delicatessen will set them back. That kind of info has to be posted for every combination. In the store.

But, the FDA is refusing to look at reality here. According to one Domino’s franchisee who owns 18 stores, 90% of his customers don’t come into his store at all. They either order on-line, through the app, or occasionally call. They. Do. Not. Come. In. The. Store. So, they won’t have access to all this nanny state goodness.

The FDA Wants To Regulate Your Pizza | iHeartRadio

Do not worry though. The left wing rich white elitists can have all of the cheese they want. Just like THEY can live behind walls. Just like THEY can be protected by guns. Just like THEY can have enormous carbon footprints.

However, the middle class cannot.

What is so hard about calculating the calories in pizza?
Simple computer program to add up ingredients

The problem is that unlike processed foods in a factory these are made at least partially by hand. The cheese isn't measured out exactly, the # of pepperoni per pizza isn't measured out exactly, and you can't put every combo up on the board.

What the real issue is that if the business is off by even a bit, it opens them up to lawsuits for false advertising, and that is the real reason they oppose this.

You would get some lawyer ordering a pizza, and breaking it up for calorimeter measurements.

"Your honor they said it was 1300 calories, but i measured it at 1500 calories, therefore they owe me money"

So give them a margin for error

A consumer should still be able to know the difference in calories between a plain pizza and one loaded with ingredients

Or maybe with this newfangled thing called google, people can get a rough estimate on their own.

Or instead of cluttering up the order board, just have it available online or as a printed sheet.

Works for me

The idea is to provide general nutritional information, doesn’t have to be rocket science

But that is not how the Govt works.

 

[dblack]

What is so hard about calculating the calories in pizza?
Simple computer program to add up ingredients

The problem is that unlike processed foods in a factory these are made at least partially by hand. The cheese isn't measured out exactly, the # of pepperoni per pizza isn't measured out exactly, and you can't put every combo up on the board.

What the real issue is that if the business is off by even a bit, it opens them up to lawsuits for false advertising, and that is the real reason they oppose this.

You would get some lawyer ordering a pizza, and breaking it up for calorimeter measurements.

"Your honor they said it was 1300 calories, but i measured it at 1500 calories, therefore they owe me money"

Every pizza joint I know of weighs out portion control or by volume per order...You have to for price control..

Not the ones I go to.

and what about when you buy by the slice? does each pizza have a 100% even distribution of cheese, sauce, toppings and bread thickness?

They don't see it another insidious way the marxists are attacking small business and the middle class.

They think the government really really cares about the health of the peasants and serf class.

They do not give a damn that only the filthy elitist barrons and the upper crust can afford to eat at Whole Foods.

I don't think it is that odious, again, I attribute it to annoying do-goodery coupled with lawyers who saw a gold mine in lawsuits over 10 extra slices of pepperoni in s stromboli.

It's also common for competitors who can more easily absorb the cost to lobby for these kind laws.

 

[Skull Pilot]

I prefer to know how many calories I eat at each meal it's called weight control. I also like to know the ingredients I am purchasing along with fat content for any future strokes I'd like to avoid..

So then make your own pizza

 

[Moonglow]

What is so hard about calculating the calories in pizza?
Simple computer program to add up ingredients

The problem is that unlike processed foods in a factory these are made at least partially by hand. The cheese isn't measured out exactly, the # of pepperoni per pizza isn't measured out exactly, and you can't put every combo up on the board.

What the real issue is that if the business is off by even a bit, it opens them up to lawsuits for false advertising, and that is the real reason they oppose this.

You would get some lawyer ordering a pizza, and breaking it up for calorimeter measurements.

"Your honor they said it was 1300 calories, but i measured it at 1500 calories, therefore they owe me money"

Every pizza joint I know of weighs out portion control or by volume per order...You have to for price control..

Not the ones I go to.

and what about when you buy by the slice? does each pizza have a 100% even distribution of cheese, sauce, toppings and bread thickness?

They don't see it another insidious way the marxists are attacking small business and the middle class.

They think the government really really cares about the health of the peasants and serf class.

They do not give a damn that only the filthy elitist barrons and the upper crust can afford to eat at Whole Foods.

Often the secret partner promoting these kinds of regulations are the dominant players in the industries in question.

Why is the only pejoritve he knows is Marxist, like people still believe in that old boogeyman..

 

[Moonglow]

I prefer to know how many calories I eat at each meal it's called weight control. I also like to know the ingredients I am purchasing along with fat content for any future strokes I'd like to avoid..

So then make your own pizza

I do...Since the nearest pizza joint is fifteen miles away.

 

[Skull Pilot]

There were several hidden gems in the 2010 Obamacare Act. I think we’ve all seen how our premiums have taken off, or the fact that our doctors were smart and either went into concierge medicine or stopped accepting your crappy insurance. But now, it seems like the wizards of wellness that were released with this monstrosity want to regulate your pizza.

Yep. On May 7th all businesses that sell food and have 20 or more locations to post calories in a place where their customers can see them. The FDA thinks it’s a great idea for these calories to be put on the walls of the establishment.

Why? Why do businesses have to go to all this trouble and expense to post the nutrition info on their delicious, affordable food? Because the nanny state demands it. You see, the nanny state wants to nudge you into different behaviors. Therefore, if the nutrition information is posted on the wall, you might see that the #2 Combo at Whataburger will probably take up most of your caloric intake for the day. If you have that info, the nanny staters say, you will make healthier choices. Because you’re fat and too stupid to realize that eating that double meat double cheese with bacon and extra large fries is causing you to be fat.

The regulation requires that the nutrition info be posted in stores, which is problematic for at least one major category of fast food—pizza.

Think about it—Domino’s estimates that there are 34 MILLION different combinations available to their customers. The government wants the person who walks into the Domino’s store to be able to see EXACTLY how many calories their 16 inch hand tossed crust with extra sauce, four kinds of cheese, green peppers, olives, and every meat known to a delicatessen will set them back. That kind of info has to be posted for every combination. In the store.

But, the FDA is refusing to look at reality here. According to one Domino’s franchisee who owns 18 stores, 90% of his customers don’t come into his store at all. They either order on-line, through the app, or occasionally call. They. Do. Not. Come. In. The. Store. So, they won’t have access to all this nanny state goodness.

The FDA Wants To Regulate Your Pizza | iHeartRadio

Do not worry though. The left wing rich white elitists can have all of the cheese they want. Just like THEY can live behind walls. Just like THEY can be protected by guns. Just like THEY can have enormous carbon footprints.

However, the middle class cannot.

What is so hard about calculating the calories in pizza?
Simple computer program to add up ingredients

The problem is that unlike processed foods in a factory these are made at least partially by hand. The cheese isn't measured out exactly, the # of pepperoni per pizza isn't measured out exactly, and you can't put every combo up on the board.

What the real issue is that if the business is off by even a bit, it opens them up to lawsuits for false advertising, and that is the real reason they oppose this.

You would get some lawyer ordering a pizza, and breaking it up for calorimeter measurements.

"Your honor they said it was 1300 calories, but i measured it at 1500 calories, therefore they owe me money"

So give them a margin for error

A consumer should still be able to know the difference in calories between a plain pizza and one loaded with ingredients

If he wants to know he can make his own pizza and add them up as he goes

 

[dblack]

I prefer to know how many calories I eat at each meal it's called weight control. I also like to know the ingredients I am purchasing along with fat content for any future strokes I'd like to avoid..

So then make your own pizza

I do...Since the nearest pizza joint is fifteen miles away.

There should be some kind of supplementary program to ensure Dominoes delivery coverage. Government should protect your equal rights to pizza! Dominoes is too big to fail. It's become part of the commons and must be regulated as such. We need a federal Department of Pizza to oversee our delivery options and ensure quality service!

Fight the power!

 

[depotoo]

I prefer to know how many calories I eat at each meal it's called weight control. I also like to know the ingredients I am purchasing along with fat content for any future strokes I'd like to avoid..

I doubt you eat pizza, if that’s the case. Or if on occasion, then what does it matter?

 

[Moonglow]

I prefer to know how many calories I eat at each meal it's called weight control. I also like to know the ingredients I am purchasing along with fat content for any future strokes I'd like to avoid..

I doubt you eat pizza, if that’s the case. Or if on occasion, then what does it matter?

Why explain what has already been explained grasshopper?

 

[Moonglow]

I prefer to know how many calories I eat at each meal it's called weight control. I also like to know the ingredients I am purchasing along with fat content for any future strokes I'd like to avoid..

So then make your own pizza

I do...Since the nearest pizza joint is fifteen miles away.

There should be some kind of supplementary program to ensure Dominoes delivery coverage. Government should protect your equal rights to pizza! Dominoes is too big to fail. It's become part of the commons and must be regulated as such. We need a federal Department of Pizza to oversee our delivery options and ensure quality service!

Fight the power!

Can't use Domino's their pizza sucks...

 

[Marion Morrison]

There were several hidden gems in the 2010 Obamacare Act. I think we’ve all seen how our premiums have taken off, or the fact that our doctors were smart and either went into concierge medicine or stopped accepting your crappy insurance. But now, it seems like the wizards of wellness that were released with this monstrosity want to regulate your pizza.

Yep. On May 7th all businesses that sell food and have 20 or more locations to post calories in a place where their customers can see them. The FDA thinks it’s a great idea for these calories to be put on the walls of the establishment.

Why? Why do businesses have to go to all this trouble and expense to post the nutrition info on their delicious, affordable food? Because the nanny state demands it. You see, the nanny state wants to nudge you into different behaviors. Therefore, if the nutrition information is posted on the wall, you might see that the #2 Combo at Whataburger will probably take up most of your caloric intake for the day. If you have that info, the nanny staters say, you will make healthier choices. Because you’re fat and too stupid to realize that eating that double meat double cheese with bacon and extra large fries is causing you to be fat.

The regulation requires that the nutrition info be posted in stores, which is problematic for at least one major category of fast food—pizza.

Think about it—Domino’s estimates that there are 34 MILLION different combinations available to their customers. The government wants the person who walks into the Domino’s store to be able to see EXACTLY how many calories their 16 inch hand tossed crust with extra sauce, four kinds of cheese, green peppers, olives, and every meat known to a delicatessen will set them back. That kind of info has to be posted for every combination. In the store.

But, the FDA is refusing to look at reality here. According to one Domino’s franchisee who owns 18 stores, 90% of his customers don’t come into his store at all. They either order on-line, through the app, or occasionally call. They. Do. Not. Come. In. The. Store. So, they won’t have access to all this nanny state goodness.

The FDA Wants To Regulate Your Pizza | iHeartRadio

Do not worry though. The left wing rich white elitists can have all of the cheese they want. Just like THEY can live behind walls. Just like THEY can be protected by guns. Just like THEY can have enormous carbon footprints.

However, the middle class cannot.

Huh? O man, you lost me at "Whataburger", Now I'm considering how far I'd have to go to get one.

 

[martybegan]

The problem is that unlike processed foods in a factory these are made at least partially by hand. The cheese isn't measured out exactly, the # of pepperoni per pizza isn't measured out exactly, and you can't put every combo up on the board.

What the real issue is that if the business is off by even a bit, it opens them up to lawsuits for false advertising, and that is the real reason they oppose this.

You would get some lawyer ordering a pizza, and breaking it up for calorimeter measurements.

"Your honor they said it was 1300 calories, but i measured it at 1500 calories, therefore they owe me money"

Every pizza joint I know of weighs out portion control or by volume per order...You have to for price control..

Not the ones I go to.

and what about when you buy by the slice? does each pizza have a 100% even distribution of cheese, sauce, toppings and bread thickness?

They don't see it another insidious way the marxists are attacking small business and the middle class.

They think the government really really cares about the health of the peasants and serf class.

They do not give a damn that only the filthy elitist barrons and the upper crust can afford to eat at Whole Foods.

I don't think it is that odious, again, I attribute it to annoying do-goodery coupled with lawyers who saw a gold mine in lawsuits over 10 extra slices of pepperoni in s stromboli.

It's also common for competitors who can more easily absorb the cost to lobby for these kind laws.

Dominos is pretty big, and they actually have more menu variations and exposure to lawsuits than your neighborhood pizza place.

 

[Mr Natural]

So sad about you flyover folks having to eat federally regulated “pizza”.

We have real, unregulated pizza here in NY.

 

[dblack]

So sad about you flyover folks having to eat federally regulated “pizza”.

We have real, unregulated pizza here in NY.

The pizza in New York is shit. Just sayin'.

 

[dblack]

Every pizza joint I know of weighs out portion control or by volume per order...You have to for price control..

Not the ones I go to.

and what about when you buy by the slice? does each pizza have a 100% even distribution of cheese, sauce, toppings and bread thickness?

They don't see it another insidious way the marxists are attacking small business and the middle class.

They think the government really really cares about the health of the peasants and serf class.

They do not give a damn that only the filthy elitist barrons and the upper crust can afford to eat at Whole Foods.

I don't think it is that odious, again, I attribute it to annoying do-goodery coupled with lawyers who saw a gold mine in lawsuits over 10 extra slices of pepperoni in s stromboli.

It's also common for competitors who can more easily absorb the cost to lobby for these kind laws.

Dominos is pretty big, and they actually have more menu variations and exposure to lawsuits than your neighborhood pizza place.

Screw lawsuits. We need federal "oversight".

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

Screw lawsuits. We need federal "oversight".

[.] too much liberty
[x] not enough government

 

[BluesLegend]

The FDA thinks it’s a great idea for these calories to be put on the walls of the establishment.

This is actually an excellent idea. In my area calories already have to be posted for all restaurant and fast food and holy shit some of this stuff being served to people is mega calories. Single items 800-900 calories, single meals close to 4,000 calories. As a nation we need to become more fit and healthy, what we eat is killing us.

 

[dblack]

The FDA thinks it’s a great idea for these calories to be put on the walls of the establishment.

This is actually an excellent idea. In my area calories already have to be posted for all restaurant and fast food and holy shit some of this stuff being served to people is mega calories. Single items 800-900 calories, single meals close to 4,000 calories. As a nation we need to become more fit and healthy, what we eat is killing us.

Indeed. We need to get the police involved in this. We need laws requiring that each citizen keep a food intake log that can be spot checked by dietary agents.

 

[BluesLegend]

The FDA thinks it’s a great idea for these calories to be put on the walls of the establishment.

This is actually an excellent idea. In my area calories already have to be posted for all restaurant and fast food and holy shit some of this stuff being served to people is mega calories. Single items 800-900 calories, single meals close to 4,000 calories. As a nation we need to become more fit and healthy, what we eat is killing us.

Indeed. We need to get the police involved in this. We need laws requiring that each citizen keep a food intake log that can be spot checked by dietary agents.

Is that what I said? No.