France warned of Christmas foie gras shortage
by Kim Willsher in Paris from on (#38G6T)
Stocks of controversial and seasonal goose and duck liver delicacy seriously hit for second year in a row by avian flu
Christmas would not be Noil in France without a fat goose liver on the festive table.
But farmers say stocks of foie gras - enjoyed over the festive period by an estimated 80% of France's population - have been seriously hit by avian flu for the second year in a row.