Foie Gras may be out of the menu in Washington under proposed ban – Centralia Chronicle

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Although recognized as delicacy around the world, state legislators can propose a proposal on Wednesday Foie Gras and the practice of “feeding power” in Washington.

The popular French cuisine dates from ancient Egypt and includes a duck or goose strength to fatten its liver. California was the first state of the United States to ban the practice in 2012, with New York after 2019. Several European countries also banned the practice.

A house bill 1735 He would do it in Washington, banning the sale, possession, transport and/or distribution of Fua cities produced by force. If approved, the delicacy that critics call a product of cruelty would lead to a $ 1,000 fine for violation.

“I had trouble going out with what I really want to tell you,” said reporter Lisa Partley, D-Lympia, during a public hearing on Friday, “Because it’s quite graphic and it’s quite horrifying.”

Parsley, a career veterinarian, said he did not know anyone in his area that supports the practice. She suggested HB 1735 to end the diet, which she called “really terrible.” The bill allows only one exception: when directed by a veterinarian to improve the health of the bird.

She tried to spare the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the Chamber during a hearing last Friday, but for a little benefit. It describes the ballooning of birds up to ten times larger than their natural size, with their bones being destroyed under weight.

“I have put the feeding of pipes in animals. I did it for their health. I did it to provide nutrition, but in every circumstance, this animal is either under anesthesia or deeply soothing, “Partley said,” because it is an extremely uncomfortable and dangerous process. “

However, in the case of birds for feeding the force for the production of Fua cities, anesthesia and sedation are not as common. Instead, Parsley said they were fighting, with about 50% or more birds dying before harvest. Many also carry diseases that have caused several bird flu outbreaks within France.

An investigation People for ethical attitude towards animals or PETA have found that surgery in New York expects a worker to feed about 500 birds three times a day. The pace torn the organs and caused many birds to die, with workers stimulated when they hold it under 50 per month.

When she offered the bill, Parsley was only aware of a power farm in Washington, but noted that it could be closed. She linked the local impact on the sale of Foie Gras in Seattle.

Its proposal extends to the transportation and distribution of FOIE GRAS products, manufactured by power. This means that it doesn’t matter if you have produced delicacy or bought it at a superb restaurant; The food brings the weight of a civil violation with a fine of $ 1,000.

While concerned residents and animal rights spoke in support of the bill, HB 1735 received only one disagreement. Julia Gorton, Director of State Government with the Washington Hospitality Association, noted that it regulates how birds are fed, not treated.

It cites a facility with a 200 -acre farm that produces Faa cities; However, when asked if they were working in Washington, Gorton admitted, admitting that she was not aware of any facilities in the state. She was there to testify on behalf of the restaurant industry.

More than a dozen high -end establishments and around Seattle have Fui cities on the menu, emphasizing its popularity among the wealthy ones.

“I just want to admit the descriptions we have heard from the sponsor are incredibly horrific, right? But this bill does not regulate this treatment, “Gorgon testifies,” so we respectfully want not to move the bill forward. “

The Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources will reunite WednesdayFebruary 12, for a HB 1735 executive session.