Food
New York City Moves to Ban Foie Gras
- Lawmakers seek to ban sales of force-fed duck liver delicacy
- Move could end a $50 million cottage industry in the state
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New York’s City Council is on the verge of banning sales of foie gras in gourmet stores and restaurants, a move its members say will help end inhumane force-feeding of ducks and geese to obtain their fatty livers.
The legislation is certain to be approved by a council vote Wednesday over the objections of farmers and restaurant owners who say it could kill about 400 jobs and wipe out a cottage industry. At least 29 of 51 members have signed on as sponsors.