In the United States, a peculiar selection of global delicacies and traditional foods are either entirely banned or subject to stringent restrictions. These prohibitions are driven by food safety standards, public-health concerns, and regulatory classifications enforced by agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For instance, foods like casu marzu — a Sardinian pecorino infested with live maggots — and fresh ackee — a fruit that can be fatally toxic if not properly ripened — are outlawed due to obvious health hazards. Likewise, Kinder Surprise Eggs are prohibited not because of the chocolate, but because the toy encased within violates U.S. food-safety law. Some bans, such as those on certain caviars or horse meat, stem from conservation or animal-welfare policies