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🍎 Food FR May 23, 2023

ikea — ficus microcarpa ginseng

ikea rappelle le ficus microcarpa ginseng en raison d’un potentiel risque de présence d’un nématode (ver)

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
ikea — ficus microcarpa ginseng
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
IKEA is recalling Ficus microcarpa Ginseng due to a possible risk of a nematode (worm) presence. The meloidogyne enterolobii poses no risk to consumer safety or health but is harmful to plants, and there is currently no treatment available. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 40432728 30432724
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This alert was reported 1207 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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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a small tree plant called Ficus microcarpa ginseng sold by IKEA. It is being recalled because tiny worms called nematodes may be inside the soil.

What's happening? IKEA is taking back this plant because the worms could harm other plants, even though they are not dangerous to people.

Does this affect me? If you bought this plant in France, it may have the worms. Do not use it or give it to others.

What should I do? Take the plant back to the IKEA store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after touching it.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
ikea
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: autres · Hazard: risque environnemental · GTIN: 40432728, 30432724 · ikea rappelle le ficus microcarpa ginseng en raison d’un potentiel risque de présence d’un nématode (ver) · le meloidogyne enterolobii ne présente aucun risque pour la sécurité ou la santé des consommateurs mais est nuisible pour les plantes. il n’existe actuellement aucun traitement possible. · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
May 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11184/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
ikea — ficus microcarpa ginseng. IKEA is recalling Ficus microcarpa Ginseng due to a possible risk of a nematode (worm) presence. The meloidogyne enterolobii poses no risk to consumer safety or health but is harmful to plants, and there is currently no treatment available. Stop using the product and return it to...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 23, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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