Trader Joe's Everything Bagel Seasoning Banned in South Korea

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning is illegal in South Korea due to its poppy seed content, which is classified as a narcotic substance under the country's drug control laws. Travelers have reported having the seasoning confiscated at Seoul's Incheon Airport. Similar restrictions exist in other countries like Singapore, and even the U.S. military has warned against consuming poppy seeds due to potential false positives in drug tests.