50 States, USDA Warns Of Mystery Seeds

50 States, USDA Warns Of Mystery Seeds

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The video discusses warnings issued to Americans about receiving mystery seed packages, believed to be from China. These seeds could be invasive and harmful to agriculture and the environment. The USDA suspects a brushing scam, where unsolicited items are sent to boost false reviews. China claims the packages are fraudulent and requests USPS to return them for investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Send the seeds to a friend

Ignore the package

Contact their State Department

Plant the seeds immediately

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

They will not grow at all

They might grow into beautiful flowers

They are harmless to the environment

They could be an invasive species

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the USDA suspect about the mystery seed packages?

They are gifts from China

They are part of a brushing scam

They are a new type of plant species

They are part of a gardening promotion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a brushing scam?

A scam to sell counterfeit products

A scam to steal personal information

A scam where unsolicited items are sent to boost false reviews

A scam involving fake seeds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has China responded to the mystery seed packages?

They claimed the seeds are a gift

They stated the packages are fraudulent

They ignored the situation

They confirmed the seeds are safe