McDonald's Japan to limit fries to small size amid potato shortage

Sales restricted again with only small portions available for about a month

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McDonald's is once again rationing fries at its restaurants in Japan. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- McDonald's Holdings Japan said Friday it will stop selling medium- and large-sized portions of fries for about a month, starting Sunday, due to delays in imports. This will mark the second time the Japanese company has restricted sales of fried potatoes after a weeklong suspension in late December.

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