Arby's Announces Reclassification of Food as Entertainment to Avoid FDA Regulations
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
Arby's has announced it is reclassifying its food as entertainment rather than edible substances, in a move widely seen as an attempt to exempt its menu items from FDA health and safety regulations. The company stated that its Classic Beef 'N Cheddar, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and Jamocha Shake should not be considered food subject to regulation, and that no disclaimer is needed because their non-nourishing nature is obvious.
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the restaurant was not required to display a disclaimer identifying its sandwiches as entertainment because their non-nourishing nature is obvious
In a move widely interpreted as an effort to exempt its offerings from health and safety standards
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