Texas warns of rising unsolicited seed mailings; China-linked parcels raise biosecurity concerns
Jan 20, 2026
Texas agricultural authorities issued alerts after residents reported receiving unsolicited seed packages. Officials collected 126 bags in early January and over 1,100 last year, warning the seeds may carry invasive species or pests. Investigators suspect links to a global "brushing scam," and residents were advised not to open or plant them.