ANTHRAX-CONTAMINATED GOATSKIN HANDICRAFTS
Anthrax is a disease caused by a bacterial organism that produces spores that are
highly resistant to disinfection. These infectious spores may persist on a contaminated
item for many years. Anthrax spores have been found on goatskin handicrafts from Haiti.
Travelers to Caribbean countries are advised not to purchase Haitian goatskin
handi-crafts. Because of the risk, importation of goatskin handicrafts from Haiti will not
be permitted at U.S. ports of entry; they will be confiscated and destroyed.
