Children’s surprise eggs
Prohibited in: United States
Reason: Danger of swallowing
In 2018, an event occurred in the US that would inevitably affect the future of an entire generation of American children. Not since 1933, when Prohibition was repealed, has there been such an unfair change in the law. Of course, Kinder Joy eggs were legalized in America. The ban on chocolate eggs produced by Ferrero had taken effect 50 years ago. The ban was due to the FDA’s classification of the toys in the eggs as a choking hazard to children. Surprise eggs, which are becoming increasingly popular with children, are still banned in the United States as they are considered too dangerous.
Children’s surprise eggs
Casu Marzu
Prohibited in: The United States
Justification: Fermentation process
The fermentation of Casu Marzu ensures that the inside of the Pecorino hard cheese becomes softer and takes on an almost creamy texture. But the fermentation that gives the cheese its best characteristics is also the reason why the cheese is banned in America. To make the inside of the cheese that delicious creamy texture, fly larvae are inserted into the cheese before fermentation. A liquid is released by the larvae, which breaks down the cheese and gives it its “zest”. Some other nations, including the USA, have decided that the consumption of maggot cheese is not in the interest of their citizens.
Casu Marzu
