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Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens in sown Phaseolus vulgaris from USA via France

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
Intended for planting: seeds
Hazard
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens - {}
Origin
France
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? This is a warning about seeds for growing beans. The seeds may carry a germ called Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens.

What's happening? Some bean seeds from the USA, sold through France, may have this germ. Belgium has found this problem.

Does this affect me? If you bought bean seeds to plant, this may affect you. Check your seeds.

What should I do? Do not plant the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using them.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: seeds · Hazard: Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens - {} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium

First published
August 29, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH25.6660

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What is this product recall alert about?
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens in sown Phaseolus vulgaris from USA via France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: seeds · Hazard: Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens - {} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 29, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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