🍎 Food BE FR June 13, 2023

Ficus microcarpa "Ginseng" plants from the Netherlands contaminated with Meloidogyne enterolobii commercialized to France

Classification: Non-compliance notification
Risk: Potential risk
Category: Intended for planting: already planted
Origin: Netherlands
Notifier: Belgium

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1143 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

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What is this? Some bonsai plants called Ficus microcarpa "Ginseng" from the Netherlands may have tiny worms inside the soil.

What's happening? These plants were sold in Belgium and France but might carry harmful worms.

Does this affect me? If you bought one of these plants, it could be affected.

What should I do? Stop using the plant and ask your local garden center or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published

June 13, 2023

Last refreshed by us

2 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH23.3979

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

BE, FR

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

June 13, 2023

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Ficus microcarpa "Ginseng" plants from the Netherlands contaminated with Meloidogyne enterolobii commercialized to France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on June 13, 2023 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and France.

▸ 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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