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- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists in Cincinnati intercepted a shipment from Germany that was declared as “winter jackets,” but inspection revealed 337 hatching eggs packed in foam layers instead.
- The shipment was headed to Alaska and was flagged for additional scrutiny based on intelligence gathering and customs screening procedures.
- Officials determined the shipment lacked the required import documentation, making the eggs illegal to enter the United States.
- The eggs were seized because the U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits the import of hatching eggs from countries affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The shipment was turned over to USDA authorities.
Original Source: Dayton Daily News