Detroit customs officials seize 6 live Giant African Snails from airport luggage.
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US Customs and Border Protection intercepted six live giant African land snails inside a suitcase at Detroit Metro Airport, which were intended to be eaten. These snails can carry a parasitic nematode that can lead to meningitis in humans and can cause significant damage to structures and ecosystems. They are considered a prohibited pest in the US, though they are popular for consumption and even kept as pets in other countries.
Topics:nation#environment#giant-african-land-snails#health-risks#invasive-species#prohibited-pest#us-customs-and-border-protection
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