The Ministry of Health has recalled the sale of romaine lettuce as a result of an outbreak of E. coli in the United States



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"The Ministry of Health, through the Division of Food Safety and Quality, has identified importers of Romaine lettuce from the United States of America," said the Director General. of Health, Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, in the press release.

"In that case, the companies concerned were invited to recall all such products on the market in accordance with section 13C (2) of the Food Act 1983. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Article constitutes an offense and, in the event of conviction, carries a fine of up to RM 100,000 and a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years, or both. "

Since 23 November, the Ministry has imposed a "Hold, Test and Release" protocol on imports of romaine lettuce from the United States.

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