This Scottish delicacy is banned because it contains sheep's lung, which the USDA prohibits due to safety concerns related to lung diseases in sheep
Haggis
Unripe ackee fruit contains hypoglycin A, a toxin that can cause severe hypoglycemia, so its importation is restricted
Ackee Fruit
The import of beluga caviar is banned to protect the endangered beluga sturgeon species
Beluga Caviar
Banned due to safrole, a compound found in the oil that is a known carcinogen
Sassafras Oil
This Sardinian cheese, infested with live maggots, is banned for health reasons due to the risk of contamination
Casu Marzu
Banned for many years, absinthe is now allowed in the U.S. if it contains less than 100 parts per million of thujone, a toxic chemical
Absinthe
This small songbird, a former French delicacy, is banned due to its status as a protected species
Ortolan
The import of queen conch meat is banned to protect the species from overfishing
Queen Conch
Some varieties are banned in certain European countries due to the presence of artificial food dyes Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, which have potential health risks
Skittles
Banned in some countries because it contains brominated vegetable oil (BVO) and Yellow 5, both linked to health issues
Mountain Dew