The delicacy foie gras could soon disappear from menus in Washington, as voters in the nation's capital are set to decide on Tuesday whether or not to ban it. The referendum, known as Initiative 86, would “prohibit any person from force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird's livery beyond normal size” and “ban the sale or distribution of any product” resulting from the practice, “including foie gras”. Those found in violation would face civil penalties.