Arrived at LAX today from Japan. Selected yes to the food question, got the circle and “report to baggage control” as usual.

I was stopped after collecting my bags but before approaching the customs lanes by a CBP officer for a “random” questioning, as I sometimes see happen to other passengers.

He asked what was in the bag on the top of my cart, and I said “mostly food, but only snacks like candies and cookies.”

He looked at my GE printout slip and said “it’s good that you said yes to food, because even if you don’t declare something small like candy you could lose your global entry.”

I know this, so I just smiled and said “yes, that’s why I always say yes to that question.”

I’ve read that many people have encountered officers who are annoyed for declaring such small things - things that aren’t prohibited at all like candy - but I’ve never encountered one myself. Today is the first time, however, that I’ve encountered someone so explicit about it though. Usually I just get a “thank you for declaring” or “welcome home.”