50 States, USDA Warn Of Mystery Seeds

Americans are receiving mystery seed packages, believed to be part of a brushing scam, in their mailboxes. The USDA warns against planting them due to potential threats to agriculture and the environment. The packages, often mislabeled, appear to originate from China. China's Foreign Ministry claims the packages are fraudulent and requests their return for investigation. USPS is coordinating with authorities to address the issue.

What are Americans advised to do if they receive mystery seeds in the mail?

• Ignore the package.

• Plant the seeds immediately.

• Contact their State Department.

• Send the seeds to a friend.

What is the potential risk associated with planting the mystery seeds?

• They will not grow at all.

• They could be an invasive species.

• They might grow into beautiful flowers.

• They are harmless to the environment.

What does the USDA suspect about the mystery seed packages?

• They are gifts from China.

• They are part of a brushing scam.

• They are part of a gardening promotion.

• They are a new type of seed.

What is a brushing scam?

• A scam to sell jewelry.

• A scam where unsolicited items are sent to boost false reviews.

• A scam involving fake seeds.

• A scam to promote gardening.

How did China respond to the mystery seed packages?

• They claimed the packages were legitimate.

• They ignored the situation.

• They stated the packages are fraudulent and requested an investigation.

• They encouraged people to plant the seeds.