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🍎 Food SE October 30, 2024

Finding of Bemisia tabaci on poinsettia from Denmark

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Serious
Category
Intended for planting: already planted
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Sweden
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What is this? Officials found tiny whiteflies called Bemisia tabaci on poinsettia plants. These plants came from Denmark.

What's happening? Sweden told the EU about this problem. The plants may have these bugs on them.

Does this affect me? If you bought poinsettias in Sweden, you might have these plants.

What should I do? Check your plants for whiteflies. If you see them, ask your local garden shop or doctor for advice.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Sweden

First published
October 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=PH24.8016

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What is this product recall alert about?
Finding of Bemisia tabaci on poinsettia from Denmark. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Sweden
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 30, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
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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