Ohio, Kentucky officials warn residents about mysterious packages of seeds arriving in the mail

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Ohio and Kentucky officials are warning residents not to plant any unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have originated from China.

Officials in both states said they have received several reports of residents getting unsolicited packages in the mail containing unknown types of seeds.

The seeds could be invasive plant species, contain noxious weeds, could introduce diseases to local plants or could be harmful to livestock, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said in a release. Invasive species and noxious weeds can displace native plants and increase costs of food production.

Similar seed packets have been received recently in several other locations across the United States.

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles tweeted out a picture of the seeds, saying Kentucky is the fourth known state to report the packages. Quarles said multiple states have opened investigations.

Quarles warned residents not to plant the seeds as they could contain invasive species and to put the package and seeds in a zip-close bag and wash your hands immediately.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture is warning residents not to plant the seeds and if they come in sealed packaging, to not open the package.

Ohioans can report the seeds to ODA online here or can contact the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Anti-smuggling Hotline by calling 800-877-3835 or by emailing [email protected].

Kentuckians who receive an unsolicited package are asked to call the Kentucky Department of Agriculture immediately at 502-573-0282 or email [email protected]

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