Bringing raw eggs from Mexico into the United States could trigger fines for travelers and endanger agriculture, Customs and Border Protection officials said Thursday.

Border officials in San Diego Thursday said they've seen a recent, significant increase in travelers attempting to bring raw eggs and other prohibited food items into the United States from Mexico.

Border officials in San Diego said they've seen a recent, significant increase in travelers attempting to bring raw eggs and other prohibited food items into the United States from Mexico.