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🍎 Food NL March 12, 2026

Finding of Scirtothrips aurantii on Grevillea poorinda plants from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Serious
Category
Intended for planting: already planted
Hazard
Scirtothrips aurantii - {}
Origin
Italy
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Some plants from Italy called Grevillea poorinda may have tiny bugs called Scirtothrips aurantii.

What's happening? The Netherlands found these bugs on the plants. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought Grevillea poorinda plants from Italy, you might have them.

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

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Scirtothrips aurantii - {} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
March 12, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH26.2097

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What is this product recall alert about?
Finding of Scirtothrips aurantii on Grevillea poorinda plants from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Scirtothrips aurantii - {} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 12, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
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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