CFIA issues advisory about lettuce

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising distributors, importers, restaurants, retailers, and institutions not to distribute, import, sell, serve, or use romaine lettuce and products containing romaine lettuce harvested in parts of California.

It refers them to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website for more information about what parts of California are covered in the advisory.

The issue is E. coli 0157:H7 that can cause severe food poisoning and long-lasting health issues, even death.

“Companies that are unsure if they have the affected products in their possession are advised to contact their supplier or industry trade group.

“If the origin cannot be identified, do not sell, use, or serve the product,” the CFIA says now on its website.