The U.S. has halted imports of avocados from a Mexican state following a safety threat against a U.S. ag inspector.
Mexican government officials report that US authorities made the decision after an inspector, based in Michoacán, received a threatening message on their official cell phone. Lucero Hernández, public affairs specialist with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tells Brownfield the suspension will remain in place as long as necessary to ensure the appropriate actions are taken to secure the safety of personnel working in Mexico.
