Business · 24/10/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Customs Allows Cold Treatment for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

Summary

The US Customs and Border Protection agency has amended its regulations to permit the cold treatment of imported fruits and vegetables at the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, under specific conditions to prevent the introduction of insect pests.

Original source language: Federal Register — Agriculture DepartmentOpen original release →

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