The article recounts a traveler's close call with their Global Entry status due to mistakenly bringing an undeclared banana from abroad into the U.S. After enjoying a snack at a Lufthansa lounge, the traveler forgot about the banana and inadvertently declared no fresh fruits upon entry. Fortunately, a Customs agent caught the potential violation without enforcing a penalty. The traveler reflects on the importance of adhering to customs regulations to maintain valuable travel privileges like Global Entry and TSA Pre-Check.
I cherish my Global Entry status, which allows me to bypass lengthy immigration lines, but a simple mistake almost jeopardized it.
A customs violation can result in the loss of Global Entry status, and I was fortunate to receive just a warning this time.
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