That's au revoir to bringing back any camembert or confit de canard as of today.

NotSpaghetti

Rosie51

I've witnessed an American mother with 2 young children being detained at San Diego airport because she'd forgotten about two oranges in her handbag that her children hadn't eaten on the flight. California protecting the orange crop.

I sat and ate my apple and a cheese sandwich by the "gate" (Toronto I think) many years ago

It's not really new.

It's not really new.

Yes my experience was over 20 years ago. It makes sense to prohibit foodstuffs being brought into countries, I think most also ask if you've visited a farm in the preceding week or so.

Slight rise in reports of contamination "over the last year" apparently Nanato3

And the butter was only sold in Vermont.

Reason for the Recall: The presence of elevated levels of coliform bacteria, which are often associated with fecal matter, although some types can be found in other environments. This raises concerns about potential contamination, though the FDA has classified it as a Class III recall, indicating it's not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
* Affected Product: Cabot Creamery 8-ounce Extra Creamy Premium Butter with sea salt

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From Saturday 12 April, it will be illegal for travellers from all EU countries entering Great Britain to bring items like sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats or milk into the country. Those found with these items run the risk of incurring fines of up to £5,000 in England.
Wine is still OK! 😁

The Government has taken measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) following a rising number of cases across Europe.

Great news !

Georgesgran

No, Gran10.

I often watch a programme about Customs in Australia where they confiscate various foods brought into the county on overseas flights and impose large on the spot fines.

I too have watched that programme. Some people try to bring seeds into the country to grow their own foods but you can see the bugs in some .

We don't need any foodstuff bringing into the UK .

Rosie51

I've witnessed an American mother with 2 young children being detained at San Diego airport because she'd forgotten about two oranges in her handbag that her children hadn't eaten on the flight. California protecting the orange crop.

I sat and ate my apple and a cheese sandwich by the "gate" (Toronto I think) many years ago

It's not really new.

Lately America is having a lot of foods being recalled due to listeria and other bacteria. The latest is butter with faeces in it!
I'd never eat anything from the USA after reading of all the foods recalled that called possibly kill you .

I don't think we get any foods in the UK imported from America thankfully.

www.gov.uk/government/news/government-extends-ban-on-personal-meat-imports-to-protect-farmers-from-foot-and-mouth

I've witnessed an American mother with 2 young children being detained at San Diego airport because she'd forgotten about two oranges in her handbag that her children hadn't eaten on the flight. California protecting the orange crop.

No, Gran10.

I often watch a programme about Customs in Australia where they confiscate various foods brought into the county on overseas flights and impose large on the spot fines.

Yes it is a serious question. I had no idea that foods sold for humans consumption could potentially carry the disease.

Not just our government being mean then….

It’s beans on toast for you now escaped😁

Makes sense tho doesn’t it? Countries have to be super careful.

Is that a serious question?

So, are any of the above mentioned food items linked to the spread of foot and mouth disease?🤔