prohibited food items going into Canada
We are going into Canada (Maritimes) next week and still are unsure what food items are prohibited crossing the border into Canada. Has anyone made the crossing recently? thanks for your help
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Heading into Canada, I wouldn't be too concerned. Stay away from exotic fruits and vegetables. For the most part, try to keep the original packaging for everything you're bringing in.
On your way back into the US is where you'll encounter most of your food-related border crossing issues. Basically, no meat, cheese, eggs, fruits (including juice) or vegetables. There are exceptions, but they change weekly and its just not worth keeping up with it.
To tell the truth, the important thing (cost-wise) when crossing the border either way is to bring is condiments (salad dressing, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, butter, etc) in their original containers - things that you'll only be using a little bit of and would be expensive to buy just for the trip.
On your way back into the US is where you'll encounter most of your food-related border crossing issues. Basically, no meat, cheese, eggs, fruits (including juice) or vegetables. There are exceptions, but they change weekly and its just not worth keeping up with it.
To tell the truth, the important thing (cost-wise) when crossing the border either way is to bring is condiments (salad dressing, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, butter, etc) in their original containers - things that you'll only be using a little bit of and would be expensive to buy just for the trip.
