date:Feb 27, 2013
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in honey, said DHS. None of the charges allege any instances of illness or other public health consequences attributed to consumption of the honey. The investigation is continuing.
DHS did not return requests for more information about antibiotic residues in the illegally imported honey.
Trade fraud can have significant implications for the U.S. economy and consumers, said Customs and Border Patrol Chief Operating Officer Thomas S. Win