Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
In the past with the blue form, I always wrote in what the food was since I only bring things that I know are OK, such as chocolates and cookies. I know not to ever cross borders with meat, fruit, etc.
Chocolates and cookies haven't always been ok for import into the US, and so I always declare them. I follow CBP actions very closely but I don't assume that I'm always on top of changes or all developments on what goodies are not generally permissible at the time of my return to the US.
Consumable foodstuff is always declared by me when I have such stuff.