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🍎 Food SE May 21, 2026

26 consignments of cherry trees for planting without plant passport from Belgium

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
Intended for planting: not yet planted
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Sweden
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113 days in total
May 22, 2026 September 12, 2026

What is this? Some cherry trees from Belgium are being sold without the right papers. These papers prove the trees are safe and checked.

What's happening? Sweden found 26 shipments of cherry trees from Belgium that lack the required plant passport. This means they may not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought cherry trees from Belgium to plant, this could affect you. Check your trees now.

What should I do? Do not plant these trees. Ask your local plant or garden expert for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Sweden

First published
May 21, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH26.4501

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
26 consignments of cherry trees for planting without plant passport from Belgium. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Sweden
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 21, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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