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🍎 Food NL May 7, 2024

Finding ToBRFV in tomato seeds from Italy

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Serious
Category
Intended for planting: seeds
Hazard
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - {}
Origin
China
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? A virus called ToBRFV was found in tomato seeds from Italy. The seeds were meant to be planted.

What's happening? The seeds came from China but were sold in the Netherlands. They may carry a virus that harms tomato plants.

Does this affect me? If you bought tomato seeds from Italy, check if they came from China. This may not affect you if you did not buy seeds.

What should I do? Throw away any seeds from Italy that came from China. Ask your local garden center for safe seeds.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: seeds · Hazard: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - {} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
May 7, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.3646

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What is this product recall alert about?
Finding ToBRFV in tomato seeds from Italy. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: seeds · Hazard: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus - {} · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 2024 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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