Taking cheese to the UK -- why is it banned?

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@naf

If you really want to do this cheese degustation, try to make sure that the cheeses are vacuum sealed and doesn’t smell, you can try to put them in the check in luggage

I love fun customs stories! I seem to recall bringing some cheese back from the Netherlands without undue subterfuge.

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Agreed! But I usually check carefully about what I can bring back. I remember once bringing back a jar of a tomato product that had 'nduja in it, knowing meat from some places is a big no-no, and practically blurting out “I have meat!” at customs, only to be cut off and asked a very specific question that seemed designed to keep me from confessing anything. I’m a terrible liar! I don’t even try. OTOH, my bag gets opened without fail, with a little note left, when I’m traveling within the US.