If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, chances are your lunchbox was filled with brightly colored snacks, sugary drinks, and the occasional questionable meat product. Back then, no one batted an eye. But fast forward to today, and many of those childhood staples have become banned school lunch items—either officially prohibited or heavily frowned upon in school cafeterias across the country. From choking hazards to allergy concerns and nutrition regulations, the rules have changed dramatically. Here are eight things parents once packed without a second thought that are now off-limits or practically illegal.
