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
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
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