CBP inspectors at US-Mexico border on alert for egg smuggling
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Inspectors at the US-Mexico border are intensifying efforts against egg smuggling, with Customs and Border Protection reporting a 29% increase in egg confiscations over the previous year. The majority of violators are American travelers unaware that the few eggs they carried in coolers are prohibited. US regulations restrict the import of fresh eggs, raw chicken, and live birds from Mexico to mitigate health risks, underscoring the importance of travelers being informed about these restrictions before crossing the border.
According to Customs and Border Protection, egg discoveries and confiscations have risen by 29% compared to the previous year, raising awareness about egg smuggling.
Most of the travelers caught unknowingly bring eggs in their coolers, highlighting a lack of awareness about the restrictions in place at the US-Mexico border.
The regulations prohibit travelers from bringing fresh eggs, raw chicken, or live birds into the U.S. from Mexico, aiming to prevent potential health risks from smuggled goods.
The crackdown on egg smuggling is an effort by the US Border inspectors to enforce import regulations and maintain food safety standards at the border.
Read at ABC7 Los Angeles
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