Ground Sirloin....Confiscated

[Island Treats]

Originally Posted by J D Sauser

So true.
I did try to bring vacuum packed German Black Forest smoked ham into the States once. I was lucky, I declared it and asked if it was OK... Boy, did I start something there! Still, while I was not treated in a hostile manner, since I asked, but yet, after the confiscated it and threw it in a bin for potentially hazardous goods, they searched me and ALL my luggage.
They brought in sniffin' dawgs and I even jokingly offered for them to have the ham... but "nope", the ham had to be D E S T R O Y E D.
It may not make sense in individual cases, but I accept that there is only one way to limit the risk of spreading problems, and that way can certainly not include exceptions.

The lesson learned is, that as a general rule, you should NOT intent to bring plants, seeds, fruits, unprocessed foods, meats and so forth into ANY country, even if you come from the US.

Btw. you may tell your friend he can get quality ground meat from the Bavarian butcher in Sosua. They will show you or let you select the piece(s) you want ground.


... J-D.

Hmm... I wonder if frozen veggie burgers and veggie links are prohibited as well?

[Ceasar Garcia]

Hey, when I travel back to the U.S. I never take anything just money and, my PASSPORT. I am always STOPPED. Why don't you have any, bags etc. I have to explain that I have clothes at my brothers house and, I am just trying to make it easy on myself. Now I bring a small carry on with a change of clothes. Just to avoid the hassle.