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| In Re: The HSUS, et al. (Foie gras adulteration) |
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United States Department of Agriculture |
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The HSUS, Farm Sanctuary, Animal Legal Defense Fund, NYU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Jessica Gorman, Doris Booth, Daniel Stahlie |
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United States Department of Agriculture |
| HSUS Counsel: |
Peter Petersan & Carter Dillard |
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Submitted, Awaiting Decision |
With overwhelming evidence that the birds raised for force-fed foie gras are diseased, and in light of a scientific study suggesting foie gras may pose increased health risks to those who consume it, the HSUS filed a rulemaking petition requesting the United States Department of Agriculture to declare foie gras an adulterated food product.
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