APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment for the importation of fresh cacao pods (Theobroma cacao) from Hawaii into the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands for consumption. The assessment describes potential pests associated with the commodity.APHIS shares draft pest risk assessments 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 cacao pods from Hawaii for consumption will be available for review and comment until midnight on Nov. 22, 2022. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
