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11 surprising foods that have been banned in the UK

Edith HancockDec 2, 2016, 21:59 IST

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Some foods are more controversial than others, and what's considered taboo or dangerous differs from place to place.

While plenty of products enjoyed in the UK are banned in other countries over health concerns, the UK restricts many foreign foods for exactly the same reason.

Thousands of food shipments have been detained and destroyed at UK customs throughout the years over their failure to comply with the government and the reguations of the European Commission.

We've listed some of the most surprising commonplace products that have come under fire.

From jelly sweets to juicy burgers, here are 11 foods that have caused controversy in the UK.