USDA blocks cherry imports from Quebec, fruit fly emergency

10 Apr 2024
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Effective immediately, the United States has banned the entry of cherries from Quebec, Canada, following the detection of the European cherry fruit fly (Rhagoletis cerasi) in the province.

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced Monday the decision to ban the entry of any potential host produce, including black cherries (Prunus serotina), mahaleb cherries (P. mahaleb), sour cherries (P. cerasus) and sweet cherries (P. avium).

"APHIS is taking this action in response to ECFF's findings in Quebec and theexpansion of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA)regulatory area to Quebec. APHIS has determined that Quebec, Canada is subject to the same bans currently in place for Ontario, Canada,' the USDA said on Monday.

The European fruit fly warning expands the import ban, established in 2017, which already affected cherries from Ontario due to the pest.

Other Canadian provinces must certify the origin of their cherries before they can enter the United States.

Source: Fresh Fruit Portal
Image: Fresh Fruit Portal


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