Gala, also known as ptcha, and some other names I think, is made from the feet of cows/oxen, and in a pinch can also be made from the feet of chickens. it is a gelatinous food item made after cooking the feet for a very long time. It is popular among some Jews of Polish and of Hungarian ancestry.
According to Datilicious, the Ministry of Health is fighting with the slaughterhouses to put an end to the sale and distribution of the feet of these animals. The article does not say why, but I guess it is a health concern of some sort. Maybe they consider the feet not fit for human consumption.
While the restaurant and delicatessen owners are worried of a coming shortage due to the Ministry of Health issue, they say they have enough supply now for the upcoming holiday.
Honestly it seems that this isn't that popular of a food item as it is, with dwindling interest around the world for a long time already, from what I've heard.
maybe this will spur some sort of ptcha/gala black market.
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