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Are people allowed to eat small mammals in the u.s., such as guinea pigs?

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Allowed?: Food in the U.S. Is only regulated at point of sale and distribution. Folks eat what they want.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Having lived in: Taiwan and Okinawa when they were both third world - I am familiar with the custom of eating small rodents and tiny birds. This is not a common practice in the US although I know of no laws that forbid it.

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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