Hong Kong: Hong Kong Bans Imports and Sales of California Romaine Lettuce

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Effective November 27, 2018, Hong Kong bans the import and sale of romaine lettuce harvested in California as a result of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s advisement that California romaine lettuce may be contaminated with Esherichia coli (E. coli). 

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Bans Imports and Sales of California Romaine Lettuce

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East Asia and the Pacific, Hong Kong
Fruits and Vegetables

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