Japan: Japan to Hold U.S. Romaine Lettuce
On November 22, 2018, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) notified Japanese ports to hold imports of U.S. romaine lettuce until the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notify the public of a change in the regulatory status of romaine lettuce in the United States. The United States exported $2.5 million of romaine lettuce to Japan in 2017. Total U.S. fresh vegetable exports to Japan were $226 million in 2017.
Japan: Japan to Hold U.S. Romaine Lettuce
