These chocolate eggs with a toy inside are banned in the United States due to the potential choking hazard posed by the non-edible item inside.
Foie gras, a delicacy made from the liver of ducks or geese that have been force-fed, is banned in several countries, including India, Argentina, and several European nations, due to animal welfare concerns.
The practice of shark finning, where sharks are caught, have their fins removed, and are then discarded back into the ocean, is banned in many countries due to concerns about overfishing and the inhumane treatment of sharks.
Some countries, including Canada and Australia, have banned the sale of raw (unpasteurized) milk due to concerns about bacterial contamination and the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Traditional Scottish haggis, made from sheep's offal (heart, liver, and lungs) mixed with oatmeal, suet, and spices, is banned in the United States due to restrictions on the import of sheep lung, one of its main ingredients.
Absinthe, a highly alcoholic spirit flavored with botanicals including wormwood, was banned in the United States for nearly a century due to its purported psychoactive effects. The ban was lifted in 2007.
Beverages containing live insects, such as bee larvae or ants, are banned in many countries due to health concerns and cultural aversion.
Certain food additives, such as azodicarbonamide (a flour bleaching agent and dough conditioner) and brominated vegetable oil (used in some soft drinks), are banned in several countries due to safety concerns.