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Zogby Poll: 85% of San Diegans Support Immediate Ban on Foie Gras SAN DIEGO—The Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) and In Defense of Animals (IDA) today released the results of an independent Zogby opinion poll on banning foie gras—liver from ducks or geese that have been force-fed—in San Diego. The poll found that eighty-five percent of San Diegans agree that foie gras should be banned in San Diego, including 74% who “strongly agree.” The margin of error is plus or minus four percent. Section 25980 of the California Health & Safety Code makes it illegal to sell or produce foie gras from force-fed birds in California starting in 2012. The poll asked if the public supports banning foie gras in San Diego without waiting for the statewide law to go into effect. The San Diego City Attorney recently issued a memo stating that the city could legally do this. A number of politicians and celebrities have recently weighed in on the heated debate over foie gras. Most recently, San Diego native and star Kathy Najimy sent a letter to the San Diego City Council urging their support on a ban on the sale of the product. “Foie gras is nothing more than a diseased organ with a high price tag, and this cruel product has no place in America’s Finest City,” Najimy wrote. Last December, APRL presented a video of its animal cruelty investigations into this controversial industry narrated by Sir Roger Moore (James Bond) to the Council’s Natural Resources and Culture Committee. A vote on the proposed ordinance is still pending. Complete poll results with demographics and district breakdowns are available at www.banfoiegras.org and on request. Broadcast quality video of foie gras production is also available on request. - 30 - |
May 21, 2007
Contact Bryan Pease (619) 298-2373 bryan@aprl.org Kristie Phelps (757) 423-0093 Kristie@idausa.org Fritz Wenzel (315) 624-0200 ext 230 Back to: News Media Coverage News Archives |
Animal Protection & Rescue League 302 Washington St. #404 San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 236-8991 www.APRL.org |
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In Defense of Animals 3010 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 448-0048 www.idausa.org |