Detection Bursaphelenchus xylophilus in 3 samples taken from wood heat treated
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- Plant products: sawn wood
- Hazard
- Bursaphelenchus xylophilus - {}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? A tiny worm called Bursaphelenchus xylophilus was found in some heat-treated wood.
What's happening? Portugal found the worm in three wood samples from Spain. The wood was supposed to be safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought heat-treated wood from Spain, it might be affected.
What should I do? Ask your supplier about the wood. If you're unsure, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Plant products: sawn wood · Hazard: Bursaphelenchus xylophilus - {} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Portugal
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