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🧸 Product FR May 26, 2023

sans marque — ficus ginseng microcarpa

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.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
sans marque — ficus ginseng microcarpa
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A harmless plant pest, the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne enterolobii, is present; it does not affect consumer safety or health but harms plants. Return the ficus ginseng microcarpa to the point of sale.
Barcode (GTIN): 3270190854913
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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 tree called a ficus ginseng microcarpa. It is sold as a plant for people to keep.

What's happening? A tiny worm called a nematode has been found on some of these plants. It does not harm people but can hurt other plants.

Does this affect me? If you bought this plant, it might have the worm. It could spread to your other plants.

What should I do? Take the plant back to the store where you bought it. Ask your local gardening expert if you need help.

🤖 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: 3270190854913 · 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. · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
May 26, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11246/interne

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What is this product recall alert about?
sans marque — ficus ginseng microcarpa. A harmless plant pest, the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne enterolobii, is present; it does not affect consumer safety or health but harms plants. Return the ficus ginseng microcarpa to the point of sale.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 26, 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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