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🍎 Food NL October 31, 2024

Finding Xanthomonas arboricola pv pruni on Prunus laurocerasus from Belgium

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Intended for planting: already planted
Hazard
Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni - {}
Origin
Belgium
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? This is a warning about a plant disease called Xanthomonas on a type of laurel plant from Belgium.

What's happening? Some laurel plants from Belgium may have this disease. It can harm the plants.

Does this affect me? If you have laurel plants from Belgium, they might be affected.

What should I do? Check your plants. If you're worried, ask a gardening expert or plant 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni - {} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
October 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH24.8071

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What is this product recall alert about?
Finding Xanthomonas arboricola pv pruni on Prunus laurocerasus from Belgium. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni - {} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 31, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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