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Door-to-door collection of recalled Costco plant begins in South Bay
By Ryan Mense at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- Costco shoppers in the South Bay who purchased recalled grapevine plants found to potentially carry an invasive bug may soon be getting a knock at the door. Starting this week, Santa Clara County workers will be going door-to-door to leave collection supplies and instructions for prepar...
Key takeaway Starting this week, Santa Clara County workers will be going door-to-door to leave collection supplies and instructions for preparing the recalled plants for pickup.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The door-to-door collection of recalled grapevine plants in the South Bay has significant implications for San Francisco 's own gardening community. As the neighboring county takes proactive steps to mitigate the spread of invasive bugs, San Francisco residents who frequent Costco or have similar plants should be vigilant about potential infestations. The city's own parks and gardens, which are a hallmark of San Francisco's beauty, could be at risk if the invasive species were to spread. Santa Clara County's efforts may serve as a model for San Francisco's own response to similar threats, and local gardening enthusiasts should pay close attention to the effectiveness of this collection effort. Furthermore, the economic impact on local nurseries and gardening businesses in San Francisco could be substantial if the invasive bug were to spread, making it crucial for the city to monitor the situation closely.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- Costco shoppers in the South Bay who purchased recalled grapevine plants found to potentially carry an invasive bug may soon be getting a knock at the door. Starting this week, Santa Clara County workers will be going door-to-door to leave collection supplies and instructions for prepar...
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