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L.A.’s Smoking Ban Begins Today; Cardboard Food Packages Toxic

• Today L.A.’s smoking ban goes into effect “within 10 feet of outdoor dining areas and food courts and within 40 feet of food carts and mobile food trucks.” [LAT]

• Recycling’s first downside ever has been found: Toxic chemicals coming from recycled newspapers, with the unwieldy scientific name of “mineral oils,” might be present in many cardboard food packages. [BBC]

• Farmer’s markets and high-end groceries are increasingly being used to lure shoppers into malls. [Bloomberg]

• Dude, spike your hair and put your sunglasses backward on your neck before you check out these rockin’ Guy Fieri barbecue sauces! [Guy Fieri]

• As more couples seek wedding-registry alternatives, FoodieRegistry has cropped up, letting betrothed parties opt to ask for restaurant meals instead. [NRN]

• Yet more evidence for the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet; just make sure you know the prices if you’re planning to make a bunch of dishes with eggplant! [WSJ]

• The International Association of Culinary Professionals has announced its yearly nominations for the best food writing and cookbooks. [IACP]

L.A.’s Smoking Ban Begins Today; Cardboard Food Packages Toxic