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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding the traveling public to be mindful that certain agricultural items such as raw eggs and poultry from Mexico are prohibited.

outbreak has caused the loss of over 57 million birds, mainly chickens and turkeys, in the United States alone. View avian influenza confirmations by visiting USDA’s 2022-2023 Confirmations of

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This is the deadliest bird flu outbreak in history, and while the current bird flu outbreak is believed to initially have been spread by wild birds, previous outbreaks of this and other avian diseases like Newcastle disease have been linked to human movement of birds and avian products. Even a soiled bird cage or used egg carton could potentially spread these diseases. The USDA has issued guidance to zoos and bird keepers on how best to keep their birds healthy and reduce the risk from bird flu and other infectious diseases. Visit USDA Guidance to learn more about the guidelines for zoos and captive wildlife facilities. Reducing the outbreak’s impact is of paramount importance, and preventing the spread, including the prohibition of importing items that may spread the disease from other countries.

CBP encourages travelers to declare all agricultural items to a CBP officer upon