Chicago Bans Foie Gras

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed)
Apr 28th 2006 at 7:32AM

As Nick reported at Slashfood, the city of Chicago has decided to ban foie gras from being sold by retailers and at restaurants. Any establishment or person who violates the ban will be fined $500, according to the New York Times. The legislature has been considering this ban for some time now in the face of mounting concern over the ethics of force-feeding ducks until their livers reach 10 times the normal size. The ban, adopted by a vote of 48-to-1 will take effect in 90 days, so any Chicago residents should take in their favorite dish at Rick Tramonto's Tru before it goes off the menu.

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Jamie May 16th 2006 12:14AM

idiots!!!...can't believe an entire city is now guilty of such idiosy...people are the ONLY thing that should be banned from consumption unless the ever-popular "plane crash stranded in the mountains menu" is necessary...shame on you Chicago...major city with modern everything throws it all away to opt for ignorence...btw cows are slain innoscently too

Benjamin May 16th 2006 11:47PM

Is murder against the law? Is assault? Involuntary confinement? So why shouldn't foie gras be outlawed? We are all animals. Protecting animals from needless suffering will ultimately do the same for humans. A society that protects and values the lives of geese, cats, chickens, cows, and dogs will protect and value human lives, as well.

P P C May 23rd 2006 12:33PM

Although a good gesture, the argument for ducks can stand for all the other animals they are torturing and treating inhumanely. There must be an underlying reason for them to target ducks or it might be a slippery slope, what's next on the list?

Martin Altgeld May 24th 2006 1:50AM

Banning any food is just silly. When does it stop?

Dana May 28th 2006 4:57PM

Hooray! The more people that become aware of this cruel, disgusting, barbaric practice, the better. Folks- educate yourselves about what you are putting into your body and ask yourself- is it worth it? There is no excuse for cruel foods when there are so many more humane choices available.

JAMES May 28th 2006 11:19PM

So, I just put on my fur coat, my allgator shoes and my baby seal hat, and I just read that Chicago is banning my favorite delicacy. Well that sucks. Now what am I going to do?! I guess I could order from France...or just go to the store and buy some Braunschweiger...or is that going to be banned now too?