US customs warns travelers about meaty mooncakes  

美海關提醒華人勿帶含肉和蛋月餅入境 最高罰萬元

中秋佳節(jié)將至，不少從中國兩岸三地赴美的游客和市民都希望從家鄉(xiāng)帶月餅與美國的親友共度佳節(jié)。然而美國海關人員提醒市民，攜帶含肉和蛋的月餅入境，罰金最高可達上萬元。 [查看全文]

(ECNS)-- As China's Mid Autumn Festival draws closer, United States customs has warned travelers that carrying mooncakes containing meat or egg yolks into the US can result in fines of up to $10,000, according to a Sing Tao Daily report on Monday.

During Mid Autumn Festival each year, ports of entry into the US always witness a large number of Chinese travelers bringing mooncakes for their families, said Jaime Ruiz, a spokesman for US Customs and Border Protection.

Some of those travelers have been caught illegally carrying mooncakes containing meat or yolks, said Ruiz.

Fresh, dried or canned meats or meat products made in any other country are generally not allowed to bring into the US, Ruiz added.