Shark fin
Prohibited in: Dozens of countries, including the United States
Reason: Species protection
In most countries in China and Southeast Asia, shark fin soup is served in restaurants and street stalls. The soup consists of the shredded fin of a shark, as the name suggests. However, it is not the fin but the spices and herbs that are added that determine the taste of the soup. The fin serves solely as a texture. In most countries in China and Southeast Asia, shark fin soup is served in restaurants and street stalls. The soup consists of the shredded fin of a shark, as the name suggests. However, it is not the fin but the spices and herbs that are added that determine the taste of the soup. The fin serves solely as a texture.
Shark fin
Mountain Dew
Prohibited in: Japan and parts of Europe
Reason: Causes birth defects
Mountain Dew is a neon yellow, citrus-flavored soft drink that many people drink on hot days to quench their thirst. However, Mountain Dew is not on the shelves in Japan and parts of Europe, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Mountain Dew is a neon yellow, citrus-flavored soft drink that many people drink on hot days to quench their thirst. However, Mountain Dew is not on the shelves in Japan and parts of Europe, which is not necessarily a bad thing.
Mountain Dew
