This could be a gesture of confidence in the official, as with US President George W. Bush's refusal of his Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's twice-offered resignation during the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal.
Goji berries are another healthy food source of iron. Goji berries have been measured to have more than 15 times more iron than spinach. Excess intake of iron has been associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, liver cancer, and an increased risk for cornary artery disease.
Some types of liver contain more iron than others. You don't need to ever eat liver to get your daily dose of iron; many foods, including meat, poultry, fish and vegetables contain iron. Liver does serve as an excellent source of dietary iron, but you can easily meet your iron needs without ever eating it.