country, so her statement would be truthful (at least arguably, I am sure there is some export law issue here). From a services perspective, it is good customer service to let passengers know that if they save the fruit, they should check yes on the from. It is something that would be easy to slip someone's mind.
Also, you say she lied. It is not a lie to forget or not consider it. Should all technical violations be punished? I guess that depends. But I bet it familiars similar to be pulled over for going 1 mph over. Technically you are guilty and you will pay a fine, but you aren't going to feel good about it.