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🍎 Food IT February 7, 2024

Detection of Fig mosaic virus, Fig badnavirus-1 (XXFB1) and Fig fleck-associated virus (XFFAV) on Ficus carica from France

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
Intended for planting: others
Origin
France
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some fig plants from France have small germs called viruses. These germs can live in the plants but do not make people sick.

What's happening? Italy found these viruses in fig plants they checked. The plants are meant for planting, not for eating.

Does this affect me? If you bought fig plants from France, they might have these viruses. If you did not buy fig plants, this does not affect you.

What should I do? If you have fig plants from France, ask your garden shop or a plant expert what to do. Do not plant them if you are unsure.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: Intended for planting: others · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy

First published
February 7, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.0856

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What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of Fig mosaic virus, Fig badnavirus-1 (XXFB1) and Fig fleck-associated virus (XFFAV) on Ficus carica from France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: Intended for planting: others · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 7, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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