California's first-in-the-nation foie gras ban: A guide

On July 1, it will become illegal in California to sell or produce foie gras, the delicacy made from engorged duck and goose livers. A classic of French cuisine famous for its fatty richness, foie gras has been targeted by animal-rights activists who say its production involves the cruel abuse of ducks and geese. California's chefs, however, are not backing down, launching a petition to repeal the ban before the deadline. Here, a guide to foie-magaeddon:

Why are animal rights activists targeting foie gras?
Activists say the method of fattening the livers, known as gavage, is cruel to the fowl.