Elsinoë sp. found in Spanish Citrus limon at export inspection
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- Other living plants: fruit and vegetables
- Hazard
- Elsinoe - {}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A harmful plant fungus called Elsinoë was found on some lemons from Spain during checks.
What's happening? The fungus was spotted during export checks in the Netherlands. It can harm plants but is not known to hurt people.
Does this affect me? Only lemons from Spain with this fungus are affected. Most store-bought lemons are safe.
What should I do? If you have lemons from Spain, wash them well before use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Other living plants: fruit and vegetables · Hazard: Elsinoe - {} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Netherlands
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