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French Delicacy Banned In Brookline: Report

The dish reportedly requires long-term harm to the animals.
The town of Brookline, Massachusetts, has banned the sale of foie gras, a French delicacy made from the livers of force-fed ducks and geese, following a unanimous vote by the town's select board. This decision, influenced by animal rights concerns, makes Brookline the first municipality in Massachusetts to implement such a ban, joining other cities like New York and Chicago. The ban, effective immediately, prohibits the sale of foie gras in local restaurants and stores, with violations resulting in fines starting at $100. The move has sparked debate, with animal rights activists applauding the decision, while some local business owners and chefs argue that it infringes on their culinary freedom.

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[ https://patch.com/massachusetts/brookline/brookline-bans-sale-french-delicacy-report ]