The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on its proposed list of pests and diseases of concern that are likely to pose a high risk to U.S. agricultural and natural resources.

Section 12203 of the 2018 Farm Bill requires pest- and disease-planning
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Food and water safety precautions play a prominent role in the “CDC Yellow Book 2020.” The Yellow Book, published every other year for half a century is the world travelers’ handbook for staying healthy.

Chapter 2 provides blunt warnings for international travelers about the risk of contaminated food and water.


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