Mirabelle Plums
Prohibited in: United States
Justification: Import restrictions
Mirabelle plums, a specialty of the Lorraine region in France, are banned in the United States due to stringent import regulations on certain types of fruit. These small, sweet plums are highly sought after in Europe, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has restrictions in place to prevent the spread of invasive pests through fruit imports.
Mirabelle Plums
Redfish (Northern Red Snapper)
Prohibited in: United States (Texas)
Justification: Overfishing
The northern red snapper, or redfish, is banned in Texas due to overfishing concerns. After the population of redfish sharply declined, Texas placed a ban on commercial fishing of this species to allow for recovery. Recreational fishing of redfish is still allowed under strict regulations, but the commercial sale remains prohibited.
Redfish (Northern Red Snapper)
