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🍎 Food IT April 3, 2026

Finding of Meloidogyne incognita (RNQP) on plants of PUNICA GRANATUM from SPAIN

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
Intended for planting: already planted
Hazard
Meloidogyne - {}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Italy
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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some potted pomegranate plants from Spain have tiny worms called Meloidogyne. These worms can hurt plants.

What's happening? Italy found these worms on pomegranate plants. The plants may have been sold already.

Does this affect me? If you bought a pomegranate plant from Spain, it might have these worms.

What should I do? Check your plant. If you see damage or worms, ask your 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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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Meloidogyne - {} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy

First published
April 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH26.2882

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What is this product recall alert about?
Finding of Meloidogyne incognita (RNQP) on plants of PUNICA GRANATUM from SPAIN. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Meloidogyne - {} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 3, 2026 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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