Hegs Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Does anyone, by any chance, know what my chances are of getting canned cassoulet through US Customs?Last time I didn't even declare it, now with bird flu they might be taking it a bit more seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Back page in last saturday's local Le Telegramme was about some wally in Guingamp who put a can of this stuff in his microwave to heat it up. Guess what! All I can say is that they didn't keep him inhospital long but his kitchen is a real mess and I doubt the insurers will pay out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 We haven't taken it back in the last few months, but have never had a problem before. Step son adores the stuff, so we are always bringing it back in our checked bag. We have never declared it as I didn't think you had to. Don't know if anything has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I have only been to the states three times but I didn't dare take any food with me. I've just looked this up and it says pretty much what the information said, last time I was going there. 5. What about taking food with me to the U.S.? U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations prohibit tourists from bringing fresh, dried, and canned meats and meat products from most foreign countries. If any meat is used in preparing a product, it is prohibited. Bakery items and all cured cheeses are admissible. Imported foods are also subject to requirements of the Food and Drug Administration and may be seized upon inspection if, in the opinion of the FDA, they pose any health risk of any kind. Please check the Department of Agriculture's list of approved products! If you are not sure, if you can bring a certain product, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture will be able to assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Good heavens, I guess that puts the kabosh on bringing the cassoulet over.Guess step son will have to learn to make it himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabman Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Which brand would you take if you could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 We've literally just eaten one of the cans I was going to take (gulp!). It was a Walter Spanghero and it was good, the sausage especially was great. Usually I eat the Maison du Cassoulet brand (I have three of those to take, one is just duck not confit of duck) and on balance I think I prefer that by just by a little. I haven't tried many other varieties but eat it a lot in restaurants. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Why didn't you contact the FDA and ask. They may allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 I'll take the rest through anyway but declare it. The worst they can do is confiscate it. Min $100 max $1000 fine for non-declaration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hegs Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 Well, I declared the cassoulet, had my bags searched, and they said it was OK, they knew what it was :-) Even the cassoule made it through without shattering this time. One happy boss and Mrs boss.I asked if I should declare it in future and they said yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 LOL well that is what they said to do and I am pleased that they knew what it was and were happy about it.At least you know the drill for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 [quote]Back page in last saturday's local Le Telegramme was about some wally in Guingamp who put a can of this stuff in his microwave to heat it up. Guess what! All I can say is that they didn't keep him inh...[/quote]When we were living in Los Angeles, we brought food items back with us all the time. Generally, the rules apply to "fresh" meat products, fruits, vegetables and live plants.We would bring back fois gras and paté in bocals, confiture, honey, chocolates, tea, etc. and never had a problem. Customs is worried about stuff that could bring infestations into the U.S. Therefore, anything that is conserved should be fine.Of course, if you get someone who wants to be a pain, I suppose they could take it, but no one ever bothered us in 27 years of travel back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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