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🍎 Food DE August 5, 2024

Dichromothrips corbetti on Phalaenopsis plants from The Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Intended for planting: already planted
Hazard
Dichromothrips corbetti - {}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A tiny insect called Dichromothrips corbetti may be on some Phalaenopsis orchids from The Netherlands.

What's happening? Germany found these insects on orchids that were already planted. The insects could cause harm.

Does this affect me? If you have Phalaenopsis orchids from The Netherlands, you might be affected.

What should I do? Check your orchids. If you see small insects, ask your local plant expert or garden center for advice.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Dichromothrips corbetti - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany

First published
August 5, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.5968

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dichromothrips corbetti on Phalaenopsis plants from The Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Dichromothrips corbetti - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 5, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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