# Voters in Washington, DC, decide to ban sale of foie gras

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/voters-in-washington-dc-decide-to-ban-sale-of-foie-gras/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:35:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T06:36:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Le Monde (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/food/article/2026/11/04/washington-dc-set-to-ban-foie-gras_6772009_119.html
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- DC voters backed a ban on foie gras.
- More than 73 per cent supported Initiative 86 in early results.
- The measure also prohibits force-feeding birds to enlarge their livers.

## Summary

Washington, DC voters have backed a measure to ban foie gras, the fatty liver delicacy made by force-feeding ducks or geese. The result could make the district one of the latest US jurisdictions to restrict the product and brings animal-welfare arguments into local food policy.

Initiative 86 would prohibit force-feeding birds to enlarge their livers and ban the sale or distribution of products made through the practice. Early results indicated more than 73 per cent of voters supported it; the measure is expected to take effect next year. Opponents have raised concerns about its wording and possible legal challenges.

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