Happy Meal Set to Become a Sad Meal in San Francisco

Discover, November 4 2010.

A decision made Tuesday by San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors may make little kids (and probably some adults) cry. With an un-vetoable vote of 8 to 3, the board banned restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Burger King from giving out toys with “unhealthy” happy meals within San Francisco’s city limits.

The decision is preliminary and will be followed up by a second debate and vote on Tuesday, November 9. Under the proposed rule, meals deemed healthy can still be packed with action figures. Read More >