Tag: Import regulations

In 1973, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed a ban on ackee imports from Jamaica due to the detection of a dangerous toxin. This initial ban, though later revised, is the foundational reason behind the enduring question: why is ackee banned in the US?

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, soursop is not banned in the US, but its import is heavily restricted to prevent agricultural pests. This regulatory measure impacts the availability of fresh soursop, pushing consumers toward processed forms and raising important questions about its role in a nutritional diet.