Costco is urging customers who purchased desert willow plants to inspect them for invasive insects that could devastate California’s grapevines and $73 billion wine industry. The recall comes as officials attempt to prevent the spread of a disease lethal to grapes.
California officials are asking Costco shoppers who recently bought desert willow plants to carefully check for signs of an invasive insect. This pest is capable of spreading a disease that poses a significant threat to grapevines, and by extension, California’s substantial wine industry which is valued at $73 billion (£54 billion).
The recall aims to prevent the establishment of this destructive pest within the state's vineyards. The presence of the insect in desert willow plants purchased from Costco raises concerns about its potential spread to commercial grape farms. No further details regarding the specific type of insect or disease were provided in the source.
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