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🍎 Food FR January 20, 2026

Suspicion of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens on Phaseolus vulgaris produced in France

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
Intended for planting: seeds
Hazard
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens - {}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? A type of bacteria called Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens may be on bean seeds grown in France.

What's happening? France found this bacteria on bean seeds meant for planting. The risk is serious.

Does this affect me? If you planted or ate beans from France, you may be affected.

What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried. Do not eat or plant the beans until you check.

🤖 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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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: seeds · Hazard: Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens - {} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
January 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH26.0464

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What is this product recall alert about?
Suspicion of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens on Phaseolus vulgaris produced in France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: Intended for planting: seeds · Hazard: Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens - {} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 20, 2026 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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