APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of Fresh Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) under a systems approach, for consumption from Peru. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity. Currently, Peru has access for green asparagus with a mandatory fumigation.APHIS shares draft pest risk assessments and pest lists to determine whether stakeholders have information that might lead us to revise the draft assessment before we identify pest mitigations and proceed with the commodity import approval process. The draft pest risk assessment for Fresh Asparagus will be available for review and comment until August 8, 2022. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to USDA APHIS | Stakeholder Risk Assessment Consultation.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
