Officials in Texas are calling on residents of Austin to report any unsolicited seed packages they receive in the mail. They caution that these mysterious deliveries may present significant risks to agriculture, the environment, and public safety.
The Texas Department of Agriculture has reported the collection of over 1,000 unsolicited seed packages across the state in the past year, with incidents noted in Central Texas. Authorities report that the initial confirmed case emerged in February 2025, when a Clute resident received a package from China that included unidentified seeds and an unknown liquid.
The department has successfully gathered a total of 1,101 seed packages from 109 different locations throughout Texas. The agency reports that the initial packages originated from China and were incorrectly labeled as common consumer goods…