Trader Joe's Everything Bagel Seasoning Banned in South Korea

Trader Joe's popular Everything But the Bagel seasoning is illegal in South Korea due to its poppy seed content, which is classified as a narcotic in the country. Despite experts stating that poppy seeds themselves do not contain opiates, they can be contaminated during harvesting. South Korean authorities have confiscated the seasoning from travelers, warning of severe penalties for possession. Other countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore also ban poppy seeds.