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Texas Warns of Mystery Seeds: Invasive Species Threat

1/16/2026

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Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, warned residents about a surge of unsolicited 'mystery seeds' deliveries.
In the first 15 days of 2026, Texas officials collected 126 seed packets, mainly in the eastern part of the state.
The Texas Department of Agriculture urged recipients to keep the packets sealed and report them, as planting could introduce invasive species.
The Federal Trade Commission said the deliveries may be a brushing scam, where unordered items drive fake reviews.

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Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner, warned residents about a surge of unsolicited 'mystery seeds' deliveries.
In the first 15 days of 2026, Texas officials collected 126 seed packets, mainly in the eastern part of the state.
The Texas Department of Agriculture urged recipients to keep the packets sealed and report them, as planting could introduce invasive species.
The Federal Trade Commission said the deliveries may be a brushing scam, where unordered items drive fake reviews.