What food was outlawed in California in 2012? The Foie Gras Ban Explained
                                
                                
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                                Effective July 1, 2012, California's Senate Bill 1520 officially banned the production and sale of foie gras, a controversial food product. The state's action came after years of debate and legal challenges, making it the first state in the U.S. to prohibit the delicacy on animal welfare grounds.