New Delhi, Jan 7 || The US has warned citizens in the state of Texas and elsewhere to remain vigilant as unsolicited packages containing unidentified seeds, likely from China, continue to arrive at their doorsteps.
Texas Border Business reports that since February 2025, Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has collected seed deliveries at 109 locations across the Lone Star State, “totaling 1,101 packs of unsolicited seeds”.
While small in appearance, these packages represent a serious and ongoing threat to the nation’s agricultural biosecurity, said Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
“At a glance, this might seem like a small problem, but this is a seriousbusiness. The possible introduction of an invasive species to the state via these seeds poses real risks to Texas families and the agriculture industry. We need everyone to report these packages when they arrive so the contents may be gathered and disposed of properly,” Commissioner Miller was quoted as saying.
It has also been discovered that the mystery seed resurgence was not limited to Texas.