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🍎 Food FI NL March 24, 2026

Findings of the EU regulated quarantine pest Meloidogyne enterolobii on plants of Dypsis lutescens from Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Intended for planting: already planted
Hazard
Meloidogyne enterolobii - {}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Finland
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? Some palm plants called Dypsis lutescens may have tiny worms called Meloidogyne enterolobii. These worms can harm plants.

What's happening? Plants from the Netherlands were found with these worms. Finland found them after they were already planted.

Does this affect me? If you have these palm plants in Finland or the Netherlands, they might be affected.

What should I do? Ask your local plant shop or garden center what to do. They can help you check or remove the plants safely.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Meloidogyne enterolobii - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Finland

First published
March 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH26.2511

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What is this product recall alert about?
Findings of the EU regulated quarantine pest Meloidogyne enterolobii on plants of Dypsis lutescens from Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: already planted · Hazard: Meloidogyne enterolobii - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Finland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Finland and 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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