rocksbride Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 California prohibits certain fruits, vegetables, and plants from coming into the state. Here are a couple of handy resources that quickly give the scoop on what is and isn't allowed. Both of these are put out by the California Department of Food and Agriculture: HOUSE PLANTS FRUIT & VEGETABLES Having lost produce to inspectors during our last visit to the state, I wanted to ensure all my houseplants and groceries made it through this time. Surprisingly, most of the produce I had wasn't at risk. Forbidden fruit became fresh mango salsa, homemade applesauce, fresh squeezed lemon juice, peeled and sectioned grapefruit chunks. My driver was prepped with all the criteria to defend our houseplants gathered by the door. We were ready. Inspectors at the Blythe, CA crossing waived us straight through... they weren't stopping anyone. LOL The applesauce was delicious, regardless, and if I hadn't prepped, you know I would have had to leave those 5 beautiful Pink Ladies at the border. Hope these guides help you. They weren't easy to find even though I knew what I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 They are also concerned about fire wood..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted July 19, 2017 Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 The only inspection station we've ever had fruit confiscated at is the one west of Parker at Vidal Junction. Had to give up our apples regardless of the fact that they'd been bought at the Albertson's in Blythe! The inspection station on I-10 between Quartzsite and Blythe has always waived us through as had the one on I-8 between Yuma and Winterhaven. We spend a lot of time at the Pilot Rock LTVA, going into Yuma to do grocery shopping. So of course, we come back with loads of fruits and vegetables, but we've never been questioned about what we were carrying. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksbride Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 That's good to know, Linda. I can't remember where we crossed and lost the produce, but we came in from a route transiting through Salt Lake further north than Blythe. Perhaps that border agent didn't have enough to do that day. We were the only ones there at the time. She got in the rig and went through the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 rocksbride. did they have a search warrant? stepping into your rv is illegal as they are not the police, and the police need a warrant to search. but can try to claim probable cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 7/18/2017 at 9:47 PM, MrSeas said: They are also concerned about fire wood..... Interesting about the plants and veggies. A lot of states ban non local wood. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksbride Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Just crossed from AZ to CA at Blythe. "Have a nice day!" Off we went. Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Budget crisis reduced the number of inspections, most now are for commercial. Only time they check fridge was open 07, now we are usually waived through, once in a while ask about firewood (which we never have), sometimes it is a stop, look around, no one there, proceed slowly through and off we go! Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 While I've always been waved through at the Blythe inspection station, I've had someone inspect the bottom of my trailer using creeper and check the vegetables in the refrigerator crossing into CA from Washington state. Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 49 minutes ago, vermilye said: While I've always been waved through at the Blythe inspection station, I've had someone inspect the bottom of my trailer using creeper and check the vegetables in the refrigerator crossing into CA from Washington state. You mean Canada, as the country, not CA as the state, correct? Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 7/19/2017 at 6:35 AM, LindaH said: The only inspection station we've ever had fruit confiscated at is the one west of Parker at Vidal Junction. Had to give up our apples regardless of the fact that they'd been bought at the Albertson's in Blythe! The inspection station on I-10 between Quartzsite and Blythe has always waived us through as had the one on I-8 between Yuma and Winterhaven. We spend a lot of time at the Pilot Rock LTVA, going into Yuma to do grocery shopping. So of course, we come back with loads of fruits and vegetables, but we've never been questioned about what we were carrying. Funny as the border patrol on 10 right at the border just waived us by and did not ask anything. And we also had a couple of apples that we bought from Blythe, CA. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 14 hours ago, Barbaraok said: You mean Canada, as the country, not CA as the state, correct? Must be, because Washington State and California have no common border. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermilye Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Barbaraok said: You mean Canada, as the country, not CA as the state, correct? Sorry for the confusion. I was going from Washington to California, but the inspection was at the Oregon/California border (sorta skipped over Oregon!) It was in 2011 so I don't remember exactly which road I was on, but I suspect it was US 101. Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 1/9/2018 at 10:51 AM, packnrat said: rocksbride. did they have a search warrant? stepping into your rv is illegal as they are not the police, and the police need a warrant to search. but can try to claim probable cause Actually they are law enforcement, carry a badge and a gun and have the right to search for fruit and vegetables if you consent which is an exception to the requirement for a warrant. You do have the right to refuse and turn around and go back from where you came. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Twotoes said: You do have the right to refuse and turn around and go back from where you came. 😝 Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted May 8, 2019 Report Share Posted May 8, 2019 Kirk, I just renewed my drivers liscense in SD last year and was told by the DMV in Rapid City that because I have a PMB I had to renew in person and could not renew by mail. Renewal by mail according to them requires a physical address in SD. I looked up the law and found them to be correct. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 8:10 PM, Twotoes said: Actually they are law enforcement, carry a badge and a gun and have the right to search for fruit and vegetables if you consent which is an exception to the requirement for a warrant. You do have the right to refuse and turn around and go back from where you came. if true, then that makes another unneeded law enforcement agency to add into the police state ranks. yes i would rather have some police out there, but how many is too many? not that i payed them much thought, but i do not recall ever seeing a badge or gun on them (truckee is the only place i have ever been stopped by the bug "police"). and there is no place to allow U-turns there. only thing they ever wanted from me was this "new gal" wanted to see "my papers" , so after stating that my trailer was empty, she demanded, so i handed over the 3 in thick signed receipt of delivery papers. she got mad and said "get out of here". i had complied and gave her the papers she asked for. 😕 i pull a 48 ft frozen foods van, all painted up with the logo, and ad for the company i deliver to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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