7 Foods You Won't Believe Are Illegal In The US (And Why)

7. Haggis

When hearing the word haggis, many readers will conjure up images of the proud land of Scotland, as this national dish is a memorable part of the country's culinary identity. The dish itself is a savoury pudding made up of the liver, heart and lungs of a sheep, alongside onion, oatmeal, and spices, encased inside an animal's stomach - although it's often put in an artificial casing nowadays.

Naturally, it's a 'love it or hate it' dish, but if you can move past the unconventional meat, then it's a real treat. Sadly for the Americans, they haven't been able to partake in the Scottish delicacy since 1971, as the country has banned it.

This comes from the fact that the USDA has a strict ban on sheep's lungs. It was a decision made after a scrapie scare, a degenerative disease that affects sheep and can damage humans. Animal lungs themselves are entirely banned as stomach acid can leak into them during slaughter, which can cause problems with humans if consumed.