Banned foods across the world

Samosa in Somalia SAMOSA, the yummy snack that you eat here in India is banned in Somalia. Prepared from refined flour and a filling of meat or vegetables, the snack has a triangular shape which seemed to be a symbol of Christianity to ‘Al-Shabaab group’.

Haggis in US Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep organs, has been banned in the United States since 1971 due to a ban on food products containing sheep lung

Foie Gras Foie Gras, a French delicacy made from the liver of force-fed ducks or geese, has been banned in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States

Shark Fin Soup Shark fin soup is a traditional delicacy in many Asian cultures, but it has been banned in several countries, including California and several other states in the U.S

Casu Marzu Casu Marzu, a traditional Sardinian cheese made from sheep's milk, is banned in the European Union due to the presence of live maggots in the cheese.

Kinder Surprise Kinder Surprise, a popular European chocolate treat, has been banned in the United States since the 1930s due to a law forbidding the sale of any food products with non-nutritive items inside. 

Beluga Caviar Beluga caviar, made from the eggs of the Beluga sturgeon, has been banned in several countries, including the United States and the European Union, due to concerns about overfishing

Ackee Fruit The ackee fruit is a popular ingredient in Jamaican cuisine, but it was banned in the United States by the FDA in 1973 as it's toxic when unripe