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The black currant was once nicknamed the 'forbidden fruit' in the United States, as cultivation was banned for decades due to its association with a tree-killing fungus. While the native variety is known as American black currant, the European variety is sometimes called 'cassis' in the US.

Gooseberries, a fruit once banned at the federal level in the United States, have made a quiet but steady comeback. While not a common sight in all grocery stores, these tart, versatile berries can be found and legally cultivated across much of the country today.

For nearly a century, most Americans couldn't buy a fresh blackcurrant from a store or farmer. This widespread and long-lasting prohibition answers the question of **what fruit was banned in most of the United States**, revealing a surprising story rooted in agricultural preservation rather than public health.