30 Foreign Foods Banned in the US

When you think of animals that people eat, a sea turtle is not the first thing that pops into your head. That being said, turtle meat is a common source of protein across the globe, including in our neighbor to the south, Mexico. However, don't expect to get your hands on any (legal) sea turtle dishes here in the states.

Sea Turtles

The importation of sea turtles or products involving them (whether food or something else) is strictly banned here in the United States, thanks to the turtles' status as an endangered species. Even though they may be illegal, its estimated that 35,000 sea turtles are eaten each year in California alone.

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30 Foreign Foods Banned in the US

Sea Turtles

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