Egg Enablers

Enter the egg smugglers:

“Travelers need to be aware that raw egg imports from Mexico are prohibited,” the CBP said in a Feb. 21 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 stated. Texas is not alone in observing the recent rise of cross-border egg smuggling. In January, CBP’s San Diego office issued a similar warning, stating that travelers caught bringing raw eggs into California from Mexico without proper disclosure could face fines of up to $10,000.

The indredible, illegal egg...