🍎 Food FR September 24, 2021

Follow up on previous FF case 2020_064 Illegal importation of bonzaÏ trees from japan

Classification: Fraud notification
Risk: Serious
Category: fruits and vegetables
Origin: Japan
Notifier: France

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1836 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026

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What is this? Bonzaï trees were sent from Japan to France without the right papers.

What's happening? France found these trees were brought in the wrong way. They could carry pests or diseases.

Does this affect me? If you bought a bonzaï tree from Japan recently, it might be part of this problem.

What should I do? Do not plant it. Ask your local plant shop or a 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: Fraud notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Japan · Notifier: France

First published

September 24, 2021

Last refreshed by us

4 months ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF21.5108

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

September 24, 2021

Days active

140

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Follow up on previous FF case 2020_064 Illegal importation of bonzaÏ trees from japan. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Japan · Notifier: France

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on September 24, 2021 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ 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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