Bird flu affecting poultry farms increased as egg prices rise, US Officials are reporting the growing trend of smuggling efforts between the American and the Mexican border.
This spike is an outbreak of avian flu, resulting in millions of chickens in the US, taking egg prices to new heights.
From October Chatber to February 2024, US Customs and Border Protection (CBSA) have compared the same period last year to the US. And the egg attack on the Mexico border increased by 29 percent, a spokeswoman told Global News.
A CBSA spokesman said in an email, “Imports from raw/fresh eggs from Mexico to the United States are usually forbidden due to concerns about diseases such as pathogenic Avian influenza and viral Newcastle disease.”
“Travelers are prohibited from bringing fresh eggs, raw chicken or living birds in Mexico to the United States. Travelers are encouraged to disclose all agricultural products to CBP officials and agricultural experts; Failure to disclose can lead to potential penalties. “
According to the USDA, by February 2025, the U.S. The average price of a dozen eggs has reached the $ 4.95 all-time high, surpassing the previous record of the 2023D USD Lare.
Some retailers are charging up to $ 10 per dozen. According to the USDA report, the average price per dozen was at 7.34 by February 7.
In response, major grocery chains have introduced a purchase limit to manage supply and prevent disputes between customers.
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There have been unexpected results due to the crisis, including an increase in egg smuggling on the US-Mexico border.
With eggs Reportedly cheap in MexicoSome customers have made them the U.S. Tried to bring in, and theft has also become a growing concern.
February 1, Thieves stole more than 100,000 organic eggsFrom a farm in Pennsylvania, a cost of 000 40,000.
Meanwhile, the popular restaurant chain waffle house has presented a surcharge of 50 0.50 on the egg order to offset the rising costs.
What is the Canada-US border?
Due to the outbreak of the Avian flu, Canada and the U.S. Both have applied restrictions on the movements of poultry and related products.
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Canada and the US Between the border, the USDA states that you cannot bring live poultry (chicken, ducks, etc.) or raw eggs Some parts of Canada U.S. due to bird flu restrictions In.
fresh eggs or raw egg products from these prohibited areas are also prohibited unless they are not specially processed, such as pasteurized or cooked.
Processed egg products (such as cooked or packaged eggs) if they meet the appropriate packaging and safety standards, the USDA said. For personal use, eggs or bird products must either be fully cooked or sealed that protect them without refrigeration.
In Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has taken steps that affect the import of living birds, poultry, eggs, unprocessed bird products and some fresh poultry items from US areas dealing with Avian flu.
Canada also applies border restrictions based on the presence of a highly pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States.
A CFIA spokesman told Global News that when the US When the outbreak in, the CFIA affected the U.S. Temporarily restrict the import of some poultry products that control the eggs of the states.
During the outbreak of Avian diseases like HPAI, the CFI said the eggs brought to Canada must meet certain requirements.
The eggs should be a retail package for human consumption and clearly labeled as “USA’s product”.
Under any circumstances, eggs are not allowed from a crowd of private farms or backyards.
– with files of Reuters
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