Survivor: Gabon Not Immune to U.S. Customs
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Survivor's immunity idol has no effect on border patrollers.
The reality competition ran into some hot water Nov. 18, when a container of props arrived in Houston from Gabon in West Africa—where the CBS hit just completed its 17th season finale.
The freight contained several animal skulls and hides, ceremonial masks, ostrich feathers, shells and various bones, Yolanda Choates, a spokeswoman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, told the Houston Chronicle. The items were taken by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to be evaluated. Some were infested with termites, while other artifacts potentially carried microbes linked to Ebola and other viruses.
Choates said the contents manifest claimed to be "returning U.S. goods," but all such packages are inspected to make sure they haven't mixed with foreign objects.
CBS may be subject to fines, which will be assessed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The network has not yet commented on the incident.





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