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Eggs seized at US border more than fentanyl amid bird flu outbreak, federal data shows

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized 5,572 egg product seizures so far this fiscal year .

In fiscal year 2024 , there were 1,116 drug seizure events, which equated to 21,889 pounds of fentanyl.

In February , the CBP 's San Diego field office said it had seen a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024 .

Fresh eggs, raw chicken and live birds from Mexico are strictly prohibited from entering the United States .

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