U.S. Resumes Avocado and Mango Inspections in Mexico

U.S. health safety inspectors are restarting inspections of avocados and mangos in Mexico, essential for their export to the U.S. This follows a pause due to a security incident in Michoacan. Ambassador Ken Salazar emphasized the necessity of improving safety measures for the inspectors.


Reuters | Updated: 22-06-2024 06:03 IST | Created: 22-06-2024 06:03 IST
U.S. Resumes Avocado and Mango Inspections in Mexico
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U.S. health safety inspectors are gradually restarting inspections of avocados and mangos in Mexico needed to export the farm commodities to the United States, the U.S. ambassador said in a statement on Friday.

Ambassador Ken Salazar stressed that more work needs to be done to ensure the safety of inspectors, after a security incident in Michoacan state last weekend caused U.S. authorities to pause the safety checks.

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