Denver Initiated Ordinance 311 asks voters to ban foie gras produced by force-feeding birds
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Denver voters will decide on Initiative 311 in the upcoming November election regarding the legality of foie gras production within city limits. This controversial ballot measure seeks to prohibit the sale and production of foie gras, a high-end delicacy traditionally associated with French gastronomy, due to ethical concerns surrounding the force-feeding practices used in its manufacturing. The initiative reflects growing animal welfare activism in urban communities.
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Denver Initiated Ordinance 311 asks voters to ban foie gras produced by force-feeding birds
Denver Initiative 311 asks voters in the November election to ban foie gras, a delicacy in French cooking that is occasionally featured on local menus.
