Americans should be cautious about unsolicited packages that contain unknown seeds or liquids
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announces new reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving across Texas from Chinese vendors. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is working swiftly to safely collect these packages and ensure they are delivered to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for inspection. One Texan reported ordering a dog toy from the Chinese vendor TEMU, only to receive a package of seeds instead. With the total number of reported packages now ans are urged to exercise caution when opening any unexpected packages from China.
“It’s clear there’s a trend here, and Americans nationwide need to stay vigilant,” Commissioner Miller emphasized. “The importance of biosecurity for our country shouldn’t be overlooked. We heard back from APHIS; sure package included an invasive plant species. We need everyone’s support to report these unsolicited packages from China.”
