30 Foreign Foods Banned in the US

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The tradition of preparing and eating blood is one that's found across the globe, but definitely not in the United States! So, it's really no surprise that the import of ti hoeh koe—a traditional Taiwanese dish of blood pudding served on a stick—is banned here in America. 

Pigs' Blood Cake

The dish involves steaming pig blood and combining it with rice, peanut powder, and other spices. Despite being a common street food in the country, don't expect to find it here. It's been banned in the United States over concerns about the hygiene of preparing the dish. 

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