Originally Posted by
justforfun
Lying requires intention to deceive. If she legitimately forgot she had the apple, she wasn't lying.
On the GE kiosk you must attest all the statements made are correct (including a question about food). Even if it is not intentional, it is a mis statement and CBP is will within their authority to exercise a fine and possibly revoke her GE membership.
Honestly this is nothing new, either anecdotally or legally. She of all people should have been the least surprised given her GE status.
Edit: I do think carriers should remind pax before disembarking an intl flight not to take any fruit or other prohibited foods off the plane. It's not the airlines responsibility but clearly people do forget.