Hard to Swallow: 8 Taboo Delicacies

The return of foie gras to Chicago's menus inspires Newsweek to list dishes still considered too dicey to serve:

1. Maggot cheese: Injected with larvae that pose health risks
2. Puffer fish: Incorrectly prepared fugu can be fatal

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3. Raw milk cheese: The FDA restricts transport across state lines
4. Absinthe: The watered-down version pales before the 140-proof stuff
5. Sassafras: This root contains an oil studies have linked to cancer in rats

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