Young imported coconuts and the fumigation process

[Guest guest]

I've been trying to figure out exactly what is done to young coconuts

that are brought into the US. I'm hearing two different stories. One

they're sprayed with a fungicide that doesn't penetrate through the

husk. Or two they're soaked in a pesticide/fungcide bath at the port

of entry. (sounds like this does penetrate as people describe eating

young thai coconuts here as having a wierd taste compared to eating

them in Thailand)

Does anyone have any information on this? Or know where to go to get a

definitive answer. I've not yet tried to work through the maze of

calling the Ag. customs offices.

Thanks!

Lynn