Receiving Seeds you did not order? Read Here!
Jul 28, 2020 7:28:48 GMT -5
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Post by Shawn on Jul 28, 2020 7:28:48 GMT -5
Disclaimer: I have not seen not received seeds, but I am sharing this in case someone here or someone you know has.
Someone in my area are receiving seeds from China. If you receive ANY seeds from another county that you are not expecting or did not order read the following:
Someone in my area are receiving seeds from China. If you receive ANY seeds from another county that you are not expecting or did not order read the following:
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From my Neighbor:
People receiving seeds in the mail from China that they did not order. I know of a neighbor in (removed name) neighborhood who received this package.
FROM: Washington State Department of Agriculture PSA
Today we received reports of people receiving seeds in the mail from China that they did not order. The seeds are sent in packages usually stating that the contents are jewelry. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants, or be harmful to livestock.
Here's what to do if you receive unsolicited seeds from another country:
1) DO NOT plant them and if they are in sealed packaging (as in the photo below) don't open the sealed package.
2) This is known as agricultural smuggling. Report it to USDA and maintain the seeds and packaging until USDA instructs you what to do with the packages and seeds. They may be needed as evidence. www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information/sa_sitc/ct_antismuggling?fbclid=IwAR3f7apvBuUPe4bMWmhTIjUr1wwa7sjvrqcrEU7pC0Otrh4JexazcJe4hz0
