The egg thing didn't make sense till I came across this story in BBC
from- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64337403
Attempts to smuggle eggs from Mexico or Canada can result in fines of up to $10,000 (£8,140), officials warn.
And yet, soaring egg prices in the US have tempted many to cross the border, where they can be bought for half the price, to bring back the delicate cargo,
Seizures at border posts have spiked by more than 100%.
US egg prices were up 60% in December compared to the previous year. Between 1 October and 31 December alone, egg and poultry seizures rose 108%, according to Department of Agriculture statistics.