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Hudson Valley Foie Gras fined $30,000 by DEC

From Staff Writer, Times Herald-Record
March 7, 2007

https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/2007/03/07/hudson-valley-foie-gras-fined/52955304007/

Ferndale — The Humane Society of the United States has won a round in its battle against Hudson Valley Foie Gras. The state Department of Environmental Conservation fined the company $30,000 for violations that were brought to light in a lawsuit brought by the society.

The violations involved the discharge of manure pollutants and building an unauthorized cesspool. Most of the other 800 violations were technical in nature.

"The only comment is that we negotiated the settlement with the DEC and continue to work closely with them to make sure the operation is in compliance with all rules and environmental regulations," company spokeswoman Allison Lee said.

Jonathan Lovvorn, vice president of animal protection litigation for the humane society, said, "We applaud the state for finally recognizing that this facility is violating water pollution laws. But the decision to settle 800 violations for less than $50 apiece is inexcusable."

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