4. Haggis (USA)

A traditional Scottish dish made from sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs. It’s banned in the USA because the use of sheep lungs in food is prohibited by American health regulations.

5. Foie Gras (India & Some US States)

This luxury dish is made from duck or goose liver, but the process involves force-feeding the animals, which is considered cruel. Hence, many places banned it to protect animal welfare.

6. Absinthe (Historic USA & EU Ban)

Absinthe, known as the “Green Fairy,” was once banned for containing thujone, a chemical thought to cause hallucinations and addiction. Today, safer versions are legal in some regions.

7. Shark Fin Soup (USA, EU, Others)

Once considered a status symbol, shark fin soup is banned because the practice of shark finning is cruel and threatens endangered shark species.

8. Sassafras Oil (USA)

Traditionally used in root beer, sassafras oil contains safrole, a chemical linked to liver damage and cancer. This led to its ban in food production.

9. Chewing Gum (Singapore)

Singapore banned chewing gum to keep the country clean. The sticky waste caused damage to public property and transport systems, so strict laws were introduced.

10. Ortolan Bird (France)

A tiny songbird once eaten as a delicacy in France. It is banned because the bird is endangered, and the method of eating it is considered cruel.