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Border officials warn: Valentine's flowers might express true love, but some are risks for disease, pests
Feb. 12 (UPI) --As Valentine's Day nears, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are working to keep imported flowers free of pests or diseases, which could "jeopardize" the nation's ...
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About 1 billion roses will cross borders for Valentine’s Day. Here’s how they get to you
Customs and border inspectors check the flowers ... The company distributes approximately 10 million rose stems just for Valentine’s Day, said Scott Hill, vice president of sales and marketing ...