In America, we take for granted what we eat and consider that we have a great deal of freedom to do as we wish. Nevertheless, 2 of the foods on this list are banned in the USA.
Others are typical foods in the US, that are banned in other countries.
Salmon
The consumption of salmon bred in fish farms is prohibited in Australia and New Zealand. The reason for both countries banning this fish is that they are considered to not be fed in a healthy way, and contain chemicals, antibiotics, and foods that have not been approved for human consumption.
In most of the world, this is the only kind of salmon available, with wild fisheries virtually depleted in all but a few locations, where fishing has now been tightly regulated. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on wild salmon, it is certainly the best, but if you eat farmed, maybe you want to research it more.
Kinder Eggs
For many children all over Europe (and the world), the ubiquitous Kinder Egg is a childhood ritual. The chocolate egg is hollow, and filled with a miniature toy. Often they come with figurines, action figures, mini-puzzles, and other fun little objects inside. Surely, many people across the pond can recount fond memories of these little ditties.
However, in the United States it is considered dangerous due to the toy that this well-known product hides inside, and thus, Kinder Eggs are completely banned in the USA. A law was passed in 1938 prohibiting any food that has a toy inside it, and almost a century later, the Kinder Egg continues to be persona non grata on American shores.
Ketchup
In America, we use ketchup like other cultures use water or wine. Burgers, hot dogs, steaks (well, if you are President Trump at least), whatever needs a bit of fixing can have some Heinz slapped on it.
However, not all people in this world are as fond of squirting this on their plates.
In 2011, France passed a law banning the consumption of this sauce in schools. Their goal is for French children to have as healthy a diet as possible. Assuming they don’t go running to McDonald’s after class!
Gum
Chewing gum on line?
Singapore, one of the richest countries in the world, decided to declare war on chewing gum in 1992. Since then, it is illegal to consume this product on its streets or in public. Their obsession is such that they even force tourists to declare the amount of chewing gum they carry with them, and fines can go up to two years in prison.
So now you know, if you are ever in Singapore, maybe don’t reach for the Big League Chew.
Foods made of blood
While it sounds unusual to many Americans, there are a multitude of non-vampire cultures in the world that use blood to make delicious treats.
In Britain, blood is used to make one of the Island’s national dishes, black pudding. In Spain, morcilla is something that has versions all over the country, and is considered a great delicacy.
However, these foods are banned in many countries primarily for religious reasons. Islam, Judaism, or Jehovah’s Witnesses consider that eating blood is not a pure act. So, if you are heading towards Dubai or another country that bans these foods, make sure you bring your own blood meals or prepare to… not eat blood.
Haggis
This is the traditional Scottish dish par excellence. Made of bits and pieces of the insides of sheep (or whatever else you can hunt while wearing a kilt), it is then boiled inside the stomach of a sheep, in case the bits and pieces weren’t interesting enough.
However, authentic Scottish haggis is banned in the United States. The reason is one of the principal ingredients: lung. Lung-eating has been banned in the US since 1971 thanks to the FDA. So remember, you can fill your lungs with smoke and be OK with the law, but don’t fill your stomach with lungs.
Haggis for health?
