Poppy seeds are a flavorful ingredient in Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” seasoning blend, and in South Korea, they are classified as a narcotic — which has led to a ban on importation of the product. Hosts Marco Werman and Carolyn Beeler tell how poppy seeds, beloved in cakes, muffins and on bagels, are now increasingly under scrutiny by authorities around the globe.
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