Foie gras off Amazon’s California menu

LOS ANGELES — California prosecutors say Amazon has agreed not to sell foie gras in the state from birds that have been force-fed.

State lawmakers banned that form of the fatty duck and goose liver delicacy nearly 15 years ago.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said Friday that a state judge approved a settlement between the online retailer, her office and district attorneys in Monterey and Santa Clara counties.

A spokesman for Amazon said the company was not commenting.

The prosecutors accused Amazon in a lawsuit of illegally selling foie gras in California on its website.

Animal-welfare activists say the process is painful and cruel. A U.S. appeals court upheld the law in 2017.