Passengers were issued by the daily catering, and the US Customs and Food "strong" attracted controversy

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] A latest report shows that the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) issued more than 7,000 tickets to passengers in fiscal 2021, while some people carry only daily catering. The department was widely ridiculed by online public opinion.

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According to the US CNN reported on the 11th, statistical figures show that CBP staff conducted more than 630,000 inspections on customs clearance passengers in 2021, and issued 7,190 tickets for passengers who did not apply for agricultural and sideline products in time. It is understood that the "prohibited products" contain a lot of common diets, such as ham, eggs, and sausages, but the maximum fine can reach up to $ 10,000. CNN said that CBP is extremely strict for agricultural products that may bring insect pests and infectious diseases. Many common snacks and meats, as well as nearly all fresh fruits and vegetables, are not allowed to enter the country.

Regarding this almost exaggerated management and punishment, the relevant departments of online public opinion are "controlled too wide". Some netizens said: "I really can't understand why the United States competes with food?" Some people sarcastically said: "New crown pneumonia and monkey acne patients can be unobstructed, but people who bring a sandwich are not good." However, some media said that this kind of The harsh border control control is actually not uncommon in Western countries: just last month, a passenger who went to Australia was fined 2664 A $ 2,664 (about 12,700 yuan) for forgetting fast food in your luggage, which created "history ever history. The most expensive McDonald's record. (Liu Haoran)

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