IKEA recalls CODIEUM VARIEGATUM
IKEA recalls Some customers may have purchased a plant labelled as CODIEUM VARIEGATUM, 16 cm, which is in fact a Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum), a species belonging to the Nightshade family.
Why is this product not safe to use?
Jerusalem Cherry produces bright orange berries that closely resemble edible cherry tomatoes. These berries contain solanocapsine, a toxin that can cause severe gastric distress if ingested and, in larger quantities, may lead to potentially life-threatening reactions, especially for young children.
How to identify the affected plant?
The affected plants have been sold in the IKEA Cairo Festival City store, during December, 2025.
Additionally, IKEA encourages customers to spread the word about this recall, especially if they know that the recalled product was offered or sold to someone else.
Check the label on the plant pot. The recalled product is the one labelled as CODIEUM VARIEGATUM, 16 cm, and has a number L1622052.
What should customers do?
If you have purchased one of the affected plants, please return it to any IKEA store. You will receive a full refund, and no proof of purchase is required
For more information, please visit www.ikea.eg or contact IKEA toll-free at 16576.
IKEA apologizes for any inconvenience this recall may cause.