USDA taking comments on pest risks from fresh pineapple imports from Taiwan
The USDA has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh pineapple from Taiwan for consumption into the U.S. and its territories. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity.
The USDA shares the draft pest risk assessments to determine whether stakeholders have information that might lead the agency to revise the draft assessment before the agency identifies pest mitigations and proceed with the commodity import approval process, according to a news release.
The draft pest risk assessment for fresh pineapple will be available for review and comment until Nov. 23. To submit comments, go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation
