Thread: Ponche Ingredients Are Prohibited from Import

C.B.P. News Release

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Reminds Public Ponche Ingredients Are Prohibited from Import

(Wednesday, November 04, 2009)

San Diego - Ponche, a traditional Mexican holiday punch, is shared and enjoyed among many families along the Southwest Border during holiday seasons. However the ingredients used to make it, guavas, Hawthorne apples and sugar cane are all illegal when imported across the border. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at the ports are expecting an increase in the attempted importation of the prohibited ingredients through passenger environments.

CBP is advising the public the prohibited items pose significant pest risks. Both the guavas and Hawthorne apples are prohibited, under 7 CFR 319.56, and the sugar cane if imported freshly harvested is prohibited under 7 CFR 319.15.

According to Paul Morris, the director of Field Operations in San Diego, the ports of entry are expecting an increase in attempts to illegally bring the Ponche ingredients across the border.

“I want to remind the public that these products are prohibited and failure to declare them could result in penalties,â€

Well, well, well. So let me get this straight. Illegal people are allowed, but not illegal guava, apples and sugar cane.

Originally Posted by redpony353

Well, well, well. So let me get this straight. Illegal people are allowed, but not illegal guava, apples and sugar cane.

The guava, apples and sugar cane aren't allowed because they haven't been inspected

but the people are here by the MILLIONS without a medical exam.

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

Originally Posted by redpony353

Well, well, well. So let me get this straight. Illegal people are allowed, but not illegal guava, apples and sugar cane.

The guava, apples and sugar cane aren't allowed because they haven't been inspected

but the people are here by the MILLIONS without a medical exam.

Exactly. God forbid we should get a bug on our apples....ohhhhh..the money that would be lost. But never mind diseases that people can get, they cant sell people...yet.

Actually, the punch sounds pretty good. I wonder if Mexico would take back the people if we agreed to allow the punch?