People might want to skip a few foods in Michigan for health reasons, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have them.

It might feel a bit extreme to think the government can tell you what you can and can’t eat, but in these cases, we totally get it.

Why are some foods banned in the United States? Often, it’s for reasons similar to why other countries ban foods we consider safe. There are plenty of foods we think are totally fine to eat, but other countries view them as unsafe or inappropriate, thanks to different safety standards, cultural norms, or environmental concerns.

According to AOL, these items are banned in other countries:

  • Ritz Crackers
  • Mountain Dew
  • Coffee-mate Creamer
  • Gatorade
  • Farm-raised salmon
  • Skittles
  • Twinkies
  • Frosted Flakes
  • Swiss Rolls
  • Maraschino Cherries
  • Pop Tarts
  • Wheat Thins

Most of the items above contain ingredients that other countries have banned due to their health risks. Before we judge other countries for the bizarre foods that they eat, we should take a look in the mirror. The foods that we consume daily are proof that we aren't perfect.

The only thing I will judge other countries for is their sometimes cruel and barbaric ways of preparing their foods.

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