Presence of Meloigyne chitwoodi in lot of seed potatoes from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- Intended for planting: seed potatoes
- Hazard
- Meloidogyne chitwoodi - {}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? A small batch of seed potatoes from the Netherlands may carry a tiny worm called Meloidogyne chitwoodi.
What's happening? The Czech food safety team found this worm in one lot of seed potatoes. They have told shops to stop selling that lot.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought seed potatoes from the Netherlands recently. If you planted them, check your crop.
What should I do? Do not eat or plant any potatoes from the recalled lot. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Serious · Category: Intended for planting: seed potatoes · Hazard: Meloidogyne chitwoodi - {} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Czechia
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