If guacamole is on your weekend menu, there's a new development that could affect the avocado supply in U.S. grocery stores.
According to reporting from the Associated Press, as reported by PEOPLE, The U.S. has temporarily suspended avocado inspections in the Mexican state of Michoacán. After what officials described as a "threat against American interests," exports from the region were put on hold while inspections remain paused.
The pause matters because those inspections (*carried out by USDA officials to check for pests) are required before avocados can be legally exported to the U.S. Without approval, shipments can't move forward. "Any produce that requires on-site APHIS approval in the state of Michoacan that has not completed the approval process is not eligible for importation at this time," a USDA spokesperson confirmed, though shipments that had already cleared inspection will still be allowed through.
The suspension follows a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. While officials have not publicly identified the specific threat, Mexican authorities said the pause is intended to protect inspectors after recent arrests tied to alleged extortion in the region.
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The timing matters because Mexico supplies about 80% of all avocados imported into the United States, with Michoacán serving as the country's largest exporting state. The region's avocado industry supports roughly 200,000 jobs, and exports to the U.S. topped $3.6 billion in 2025, according to the Associated Press.
Despite the temporary halt, consumers may not notice an immediate shortage. The Mexican Hass Avocado Association said current inventory already in the supply chain should continue meeting near-term demand while the situation is resolved. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also announced the deployment of 1,500 security personnel to Michoacán in an effort to restore inspection operations as quickly as possible.
For now, grocery shoppers shouldn't expect empty produce shelves overnight. But if the suspension lasts longer than expected, it could eventually affect the flow of fresh avocados into the U.S. Here's hoping your next batch of guacamole won't cost you any extra.
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