In an effort to curb the practice of force-feeding animals, Pittsburgh Council members Bruce Kraus and Erika Strassburger introduced legislation to ban the sale or production of force-fed poultry products, the most famous of which is foie gras. The Pittsburgh City Council approved the legislation in December 2023. Since most people are civilized and kind enough to avoid such a hideously cruel product, the legislation won't impact that many consumers. But a lot of ducks and geese will breathe and swallow easier.