CBP warns travelers against bringing prohibited plants for Día de los Muertos – NBC 7 San Diego

CBP warns travelers against bringing prohibited plants for Día de los Muertos  NBC 7 San Diego

CBP prohibits several popular decorations from entering the country, including orange jasmine, also known as Murraya. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection logo is displayed on the side of a patrol boat on September 26, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) As border communities prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials reminded travelers Friday to leave certain prohibited plants and produce behind. The holiday, traditionally celebrated Nov. 1-2, is a time to honor and remember loved ones through colorful altars, meaningful traditions and floral displays. However, CBP prohibits several popular decorations from entering the country, including orange jasmine, also known as Murraya.

Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7. While the greenery may look like a fitting addition to an altar, it can carry the Asian citrus psyllid, a small insect capable of spreading citrus huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening, according to the agency. HLB is one of the most serious citrus diseases worldwide. It affects nearly all citrus varieties and certain ornamental plants. Since researchers first detected HLB in Florida in 2005, the disease has remained incurable, capable of killing citrus trees and reducing production. Travelers should also note that CBP admits the vibrant yellow and