The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) today announced a temporary restriction on the importation of Romaine Lettuce.

According to NAREI, the move comes on the heels of an outbreak of the E-Coli bacteria in the lettuce in the United States.

Most strains of E. coli are not harmful but are part of the healthful bacterial flora in the human gut. However, some types can cause illness in humans, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and sometimes vomiting.

NARIE said it will not be issuing import permits and will be recalling all permits issued within the past three (3) months for Romaine Lettuce owing to the outbreak of E.coli.

The agency said the restriction will be removed when Guyana is notified by the United States of America Food and Drug Administration that there is no threat to the Romaine Lettuce.

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