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USDA website tells holiday travelers which ag products can enter the US

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The USDA is helping global holiday travelers determine which agricultural products are safe to enter the states.

Food items and other ag-based materials from other countries such as plants, seeds and crafts made from wood make good holiday gifts but can carry foreign pests and diseases.

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says its website can protect U.S. agriculture and save consumers money when used to determine if ag-based gifts have travel restrictions before purchasing them.

 

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