Good news for New Jersey squirrel eaters

NEW YORK (AFP) - Squirrel eaters in the US state of New Jersey have been told that the bushy-tailed rodents are likely safe to eat, after earlier being advised the unlikely delicacies could contain toxic metals.

The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife describes squirrel as "good table fare," offering recipes for squirrel chowder, stew and barbecue.

Hell yeah! I'm so relieved.

Those are three things that go hand in hand; toxic metal, New Jersey and squirrels! I could really go for a squirrel sandwich right now. I like 'em with the tail still on. That's the only way to go...