Traveling to America - should I be concerned?

Troll?

That's my guess.

I sure hope so, else we just freaked out some poor soul :noway:

Are you serious?

I have not had the flu since 2004.

I eat mostly organic and local food.

You can't LEGALLY BRING FOOD PERISHABLE FOOD INTO AMERICA. EVER.

Can I bring in food as a traveler (fruit, cheese, meat, etc.)?

The information contained in this answer does not apply to food being sent to the U.S. through the mail, courier services or other means.

This information only covers food (fruit, cheese, meat, etc.) entering the United States in passenger baggage for personal use.

See the question "How do I import food (canned goods, meat, vegetables, fruits, bulk food, etc.) for resale?" for information on importing food for resale.


You may be able to bring in food such as fruits, meats or other agricultural products depending on the region or country from which you are traveling. Restrictions are placed on these products to protect community health, preserve the environment and prevent the introduction of devastating diseases to domestic plants and animals.

Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.

The following are generally admissible:

-Condiments such as ketchup (catsup), mustard, mayonnaise and prepared sauces that do not contain meat products

-Olive oil and other vegetable oils

-Bread, cookies, crackers, cakes, granola bars, cereal and other baked and processed products

-Candy and chocolate

-Cheese- Solid cheese (hard or semi-soft, that does not contain meat); butter, butter oil, and cultured milk products such as yogurt and sour cream are not restricted. Feta cheese, Brie, Camembert, cheese in brine, Mozzarella and Buffalo Mozzarella are permissible (USDA Animal Product Manual, Table 3-14-6). Cheese in liquid (such as cottage cheese or ricotta cheese) and cheese that pours like heavy cream are not admissible from countries affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Cheese containing meat is not admissible depending on the country of origin.

-Canned goods and goods in vacuum packed jars (other than those containing meat or poultry products) for your personal use

-Fish- personal amounts of fish, shrimp, abalone and other seafood are allowed and can be fresh, frozen, dried, smoked, canned or cooked

-Dried Fruit- things like apricots, barberry, currants, dates, figs, gooseberries, peaches, prunes, raisins, tomatillos, and zereshk (USDA Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual, Table 3-69)

-Liquid milk and milk products intended for use by infants or very young children are admissible if in a reasonable amount or small quantity for several days' use.

Note: Milk and milk products from goats must be accompanied by a USDA import permit if from regions classified as affected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) or Rinderpest.

-Powder drinks sealed in original containers with ingredients listed in English. However, admissibility is still under the discretion of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agricultural Specialist.

-Juices- commercially canned (USDA Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual, Table 3-75)

-Tea- commercially packaged and ready to be boiled, steeped or microwaved in liquid. Coca, barberry and loose citrus leaves are prohibited (USDA Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual, Table 3-148)

-Coffee- roasted or unroasted if there is no pulp attached. (USDA Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual, Table 3-48)

-Spices- most dried spices are allowed except for orange, lemon, lime and other citrus leaves and seeds, lemongrass, and many vegetable and fruit seeds

-Honey- comb honey, royal jelly, bee bread, or propolis if it is not intended to be fed to bees (USDA Miscellaneous and Processed Products Manual, Table 3-100)

-Noodles and ramen that do not have meat or eggs in the spice packets

well in the part of America -United States, I live in. we do not encourge eatting raw or unpasteurized meat/ dairy. However, if you are already used to it, there is no reason you can eat it here, if you can find it. If you cant, you may want to bring a meat grinder with you. Buy some raw meat at the market and grind or mince your own. You can find farmers to provide you with fresh eggs. Its not dangerous to eat the food you enjoy at home here. We just tend to pasteurize, cook and freeze everything. good luck.

I don't know where you are visiting in the US, but if you can get to a Wegmans Store, they have an amazing organic section. Food quality in the US is the best in the world. Not sure what you are reading.....

See it's statements like this that make me completely unsure about who is joking and who is serious... are you genuinely informed enough about this topic to make this statement? or is this one of those rare self-aware jokes at your own expense.... colour me confused...