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Hirschmanniella caudacrena on Vallisneria gigantea from the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Intended for planting: aquatic plants
Hazard
Hirschmanniella caudacrena - {}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Belgium
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This alert was reported 117 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.
📈 Timeline
116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026

What is this? This is a warning about a tiny worm called Hirschmanniella caudacrena found on a water plant called Vallisneria gigantea.

What's happening? The plant with the worm was sent from the Netherlands to Belgium. It may not be safe for use.

Does this affect me? If you have this plant, you might be affected. It is sold in Belgium.

What should I do? Do not use the plant. Ask your local garden shop or 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: aquatic plants · Hazard: Hirschmanniella caudacrena - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published
May 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH26.4355

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hirschmanniella caudacrena on Vallisneria gigantea from the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: aquatic plants · Hazard: Hirschmanniella caudacrena - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 18, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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