Airline Passenger is Fined $1,874 For Failing to Declare McDonald's Breakfast

Have you ever thought that McDonald's famous McMuffins can be a reason for trouble? This passenger surely did not. 

A plane passenger from Indonesia to Australia was forced to pay a fine of $1,874 because of the two undeclared egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant that were uncovered in their luggage. 

This incident happened days after the Australian authorities became stricter with their biosecurity rules to control the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Apparently, there had been an outbreak of the disease in Indonesia. The disease was found to be carried by live animals, in meat and dairy products, on clothing, footwear, or luggage. This means that this McMuffin was considered to be a risk product, especially since it was undeclared. 

One might find the fine outrageous because it is twice the cost of airfare to Bali, but authorities likely think the cost of potentially spreading FMD is greater. 

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