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🧸 Product FR May 25, 2023

/ — ficus ginseng microcarpia

auchan procède aujourd’hui au rappel suite à la mise en évidence de la présence d’un parasite le méloidogyne enterolobii

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/ — ficus ginseng microcarpia
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Auchan is recalling ficus ginseng microcarpia plants due to the presence of the tropical parasite Meloidogyne enterolobii in the soil. This parasite must be controlled to protect the environment. Do not consume the plant and return it to the store.
Barcode (GTIN): 3000023506647
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72 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a small potted plant called ficus ginseng microcarpia. It may have harmful tiny worms in its soil.

What's happening? Stores are taking back the plants because they found a tropical worm in the soil. This worm can hurt plants and the environment.

Does this affect me? If you bought this plant, you should return it. Do not plant it or use the soil.

What should I do? Take the plant back to the store where you bought it. Ask your local garden center for safe plants instead.

🤖 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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Type: autres · Category: divers · Hazard: risque environnemental · GTIN: 3000023506647 · auchan procède aujourd’hui au rappel suite à la mise en évidence de la présence d’un parasite le méloidogyne enterolobii · le méloigoyne enterolobii est un parasite tropical présent dans la terre des végétaux et dont sa¤présence doit être maitrisée pour la protection de l’environnement. · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
May 25, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11183/interne

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What is this product recall alert about?
/ — ficus ginseng microcarpia. Auchan is recalling ficus ginseng microcarpia plants due to the presence of the tropical parasite Meloidogyne enterolobii in the soil. This parasite must be controlled to protect the environment. Do not consume the plant and return it to the store.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 25, 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?
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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