U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.

It is illegal to bring fresh eggs, raw chicken, unprocessed avian products and live birds ... she said in a news release ...

In contrast, border patrol officers have conducted ... the agency added. Fresh eggs, raw chicken and live birds from Mexico are strictly prohibited from entering the U.S., the field office said.

Customs and Border Protection authorities have had more than 3,000 encounters with egg smugglers in the first two months of the year compared to 413 seizures involving Fentanyl, according to new data ...

US Customs and Border Protection reports an increase in egg seizures at borders, surpassing fentanyl interceptions. This rise coincides with a nationw ...

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson told Newsweek: "Travelers are prohibited to bring in fresh eggs, raw chicken, unprocessed avian products and/or live birds into the United States.

Meanwhile, there have been 5,572 egg product interceptions ... bring those products across the border. "Travelers are prohibited from bringing fresh eggs, raw chicken, or live birds into the ...