Last year, the French consumed a record amount of foie gras, despite concerns around bird flu. Goose liver consumption was up 2.7% from 2004 to 2005.
The French parliament declared goose liver products to be part of the cultural heritage of France, and thus were given special, protected status. This occurred at a time when more countries across the globe are taking steps towards eliminating foie gras production.
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