Banned Delicacies: Illegal Foods from Around the World
GMOs are a hotly debated topic, and some countries have completely banned them. These countries include France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Poland,
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Even though durian is really popular in Asia, it's known as the world's smelliest fruit. In Singapore, it's banned to eat it in public places and on public transportation.
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In the U.K. and under European Union (EU) law, poultry washed in chlorine is not allowed. According to Mills, the EU believes that using chlorine lets U.S. farmers be less careful about the well-being of the chickens and their food.
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In 1992, Singapore banned chewing gum to help keep the island clean, along with laws against littering, spitting, and graffiti. When asked about the ban, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew said, "If you can't think because you can't chew, try a banana."
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Even though fat-free products with the oil substitute Olestra are easy to find in the U.S., they are banned in Europe and Canada. This chemical has been connected to reducing the body's ability to absorb vitamins.
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Bushmeat comes from wildlife, like bats, monkeys, rats, and snakes. Even though it's commonly eaten in western and Central Africa, many countries have banned it. The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging other countries to do the same
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Venice has banned some fried food businesses because they think these lower the city's cultural tone and decorum. The city's tourism chief, Paola Mar, mentioned, "We want to stop activities that don't fit with preserving and growing Venice's cultural heritage.
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