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A Single Slice of Turkey: Border Biosecurity Explained
Episode 4646
Published 4 days, 12 hours ago
Description
Daniel's family learned the hard way that a single slice of deli turkey can trigger a full agricultural inspection at the U.S. border. In this episode, we unpack why there's no de minimis threshold for snacks, how CBP and APHIS work together, and the catastrophic risks that justify the strict rules. From foot-and-mouth disease to fruit flies, discover the hidden world of border biosecurity — and what travelers with young kids need to know.