DO NOT OPEN: Florida officials warn of suspicious seed packages being sent through mail
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services officials are warning residents about suspicious seed packets that some Floridians are receiving unexpectedly through the mail, according to a news release. As of Monday, the FDACS had received at least 160 reports from Floridians who said theyd received the suspicious seed packages. The unknown seeds could also pose a risk of foodborne illness or threats to plant, animal and human health, the release said. Plant seeds from unknown sources may introduce dangerous pathogens, diseases, or invasive species into Florida, putting agriculture and our states plant, animal, and human health at risk, Fried said. Quarles encouraged residents who received the seeds to put them in an airtight bag immediately and contact state agriculture officials.