As egg prices continue to surge amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak, border enforcement agencies are reporting increased attempts to smuggle eggs into the United States.
On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said that since January, agriculture specialists at the El Paso port of entry have encountered more than 90 people attempting to bring in eggs from Mexico.
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“Travelers need to be aware that raw egg imports from Mexico are prohibited,” the CBP said in a statement, citing concerns about diseases such as bird flu—formally known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—and the Virulent Newcastle disease.
In addition to raw eggs, the import of raw chicken, unprocessed avian products, and live birds is strictly prohibited.
“Travelers are encouraged to declare all agriculture products to CBP officers and agriculture specialists, failure to declare may lead to potential fines and penalties,” the CBP said. […]
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