Canada: Canada Reimplements Temporary Import Requirements for US Romaine Lettuce

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Canada: Canada Reimplements Temporary Import Requirements for US Romaine Lettuce

Canada will once again implement additional temporary import requirements for U.S. origin romaine lettuce for Fall 2023. The additional requirements will be in effect from September 28, 2023 to December 20, 2023. As with previous years’ requirements, Canada will require imported romaine lettuce and/or salad mixes containing romaine lettuce originating from the Salinas Valley counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, or San Benito to have a negative test for E. coli O157:H7 or a Proof of Origin for romaine and/or salad mixes from other U.S. growing regions.

Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
Western Hemisphere, Canada
Fruits and Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables

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