U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data showed a 29% increase in egg detentions at U.S. ports of entry from October 2024 to February 2025. The post Eggmergency at the border: CBP cracks down on egg smuggling from Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
CBP has reported a significant increase in egg smuggling attempts from Mexico, driven by rising U.S. egg prices due to bird flu outbreaks and supply chain disruptions. Since January, over 90 individuals have been intercepted in El Paso, with seizures including 7,500 raw eggs. Raw egg importation from Mexico is prohibited to prevent disease transmission. U.S. egg prices have nearly doubled, while Mexican prices remain lower but are rising due to U.S. demand.
