HAMPTON ROADS, VA— The USDA is issuing a warning to travelers: Do not pack pork if you are traveling to and between Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands.
African Swine Fever is a highly deadly disease for pigs, and although it is not a direct threat to humans, people traveling with the meat can spread the disease.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has implemented a protection zone around Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help prevent the spread of ASF.
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