Door-to-Door Search for Grapevines Sold at Costco Begins in California’s Santa Clara County
California officials are launching an unprecedented door-to-door search to retrieve infested grapevines sold at Costco.
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The brief
Costco has warned customers that recently purchased plants may be infested with dangerous, invasive pests. In response, officials in California's Santa Clara County have begun a door-to-door effort to collect recalled grapevines.
Coverage from The New York Times, SFGATE, and NBC Bay Area emphasizes the scale of the operation in San Jose. The Mercury News reports that the effort seeks 1,100 vines that could potentially threaten South Bay wineries.
Future developments depend on the successful retrieval of the recalled plants and the effectiveness of the search in Santa Clara County.
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Quick answers
Why are the grapevines being recalled?
Costco warned that the plants may be infested with dangerous, invasive pests.
Where is the door-to-door search taking place?
The search is occurring in California's Santa Clara County, specifically in San Jose.
How many vines are officials trying to recover?
According to The Mercury News, officials are seeking 1,100 vines.
Coverage (7)
- Costco issues warning notice for plant due to invasive insect infestation concern Fox Business · 7h ago
- Santa Clara County goes door-to-door to recover Costco plants tied to invasive pest NBC Bay Area · 7h ago
- Costco warns customers recently purchased plants may be infested with dangerous, invasive pests KIRO 7 News Seattle · 7h ago
- Santa Clara is going door to door to collect recalled Costco grapevines SFGATE · 7h ago
- Unprecedented door-to-door effort seeks 1,100 vines that could threaten South Bay wineries The Mercury News · 7h ago
- Officials try to retrieve Costco plants tied to invasive pest in San Jose NBC Bay Area · 7h ago
- Door-to-Door Search for Grapevines Sold at Costco Begins in California’s Santa Clara County The New York Times · 7h ago
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