Foie gras
Prohibited in: California, Italy, India, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Israel, Australia, Germany, and many others
Reason: cruelty to animals
Foie gras is often used in French cuisine. It is made from duck or goose liver and is characterized by a delicate taste that is very popular around the world among people with strong tastes and deep pockets. However, foie gras has been banned in some countries due to the way it is prepared. The ducks are shackled and fed through a tube twice a day for almost two weeks to achieve the rich and buttery flavor of foie gras. It’s hard to disagree with the many countries that have banned the product because of its brutal production method.

Foie gras