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🍎 Food BE November 6, 2023

Tomato and Tobacco ringspot virus in Iris, Phlox, Ajuga from the Netherlands, Poland and Germany

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Potential risk
Category
Intended for planting: not yet planted
Hazard
Tobacco ringspot virus - {} *** Tomato ringspot virus - {}
Origin
Germany *** Netherlands
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some plants from the Netherlands, Poland and Germany may carry two viruses called Tomato ringspot virus and Tobacco ringspot virus.

What's happening? These viruses were found in Iris, Phlox and Ajuga plants that were meant to be planted.

Does this affect me? If you have bought these plants in Belgium, they might be affected.

What should I do? Do not plant them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted · Hazard: Tobacco ringspot virus - {} *** Tomato ringspot virus - {} · Origin: Germany *** Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published
November 6, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PH23.7597

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What is this product recall alert about?
Tomato and Tobacco ringspot virus in Iris, Phlox, Ajuga from the Netherlands, Poland and Germany. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: Intended for planting: not yet planted · Hazard: Tobacco ringspot virus - {} *** Tomato ringspot virus - {} · Origin: Germany *** Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 6, 2023 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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