Romaine Resources Everything You Need To Know About Romaine
Following a statement from the FDA and CDC on November 20, 2018 to pull all romaine lettuce and products containing romaine from the supply chain due to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the industry, working with these government agencies has moved forward to return romaine products to the marketplace.
The following resources have been gathered for your use as reference materials and to answer your questions about voluntary labeling.
United Fresh Resources
Romaine Task Force Summary & Recommendations, open for comment through 4/12/19
April 1, 2019
Questions & Answers on Voluntary Romaine Origin/Harvest Date Labeling (PDF)
March 25, 2019
Provenance Labeling Q&A Webinar
FDA and CDC Will Be Lifting Consumer Advisory Not to Eat Romaine Lettuce
NOV 26, 2018
Produce Industry Groups Respond to Protect Consumers in Romaine Outbreak
NOV 26, 2018
Letters
Produce Association Letter to FDA-CDC
DEC 7, 2018
Industry Letter to FDA Regarding Romaine Source Labeling
NOV 25, 2018
Produce Association Letter to FDA-CDC
NOV 22, 2018
GOVERNMENT STATEMENTS
CFIA Rescinds Import Requirements
JAN 17, 2019
Government of Canada: Public Health Notice – Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce
DEC 6, 2018
Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
NOV 20, 2018
FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Likely Linked to Romaine Lettuce
NOV 20, 2018
Industry Organizations & Related Resources
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