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🍎 Food LV May 30, 2024

Detection of Clavibacter sepedonicus in ware potatoes from Estonia

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Serious
Category
Other living plants: ware potatoes
Hazard
Clavibacter sepedonicus - {}
Origin
Estonia
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? A harmful plant germ called Clavibacter sepedonicus was found in potatoes from Estonia.

What's happening? Latvia told the EU that some potatoes from Estonia have this germ.

Does this affect me? If you bought potatoes from Estonia in Latvia, you might have them.

What should I do? Throw away or return any potatoes from Estonia. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Other living plants: ware potatoes · Hazard: Clavibacter sepedonicus - {} · Origin: Estonia · Notifier: Latvia

First published
May 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.4208

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What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of Clavibacter sepedonicus in ware potatoes from Estonia. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Other living plants: ware potatoes · Hazard: Clavibacter sepedonicus - {} · Origin: Estonia · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 30, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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