ADAI warns Alabama residents of unsolicited seed packages from China
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Submitted / The Outlook

An example of unsolicited seeds and packaging received by Alabama residents.

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has received multiple reports of “unsolicited” China origin seeds being delivered to residents across the state through the United States Postal Service (USPS). The packing is often mislabeled as jewelry. This practice is known as agricultural smuggling.

“We urge all residents to be on the lookout for similar packages,” ADAI commissioner Rick Pate said in a press release. “These seeds could be invasive or be harmful to livestock.”