Colorado Mystery Seeds Mailed to Colorado Warning

I keep hearing about people getting unsolicited seeds in the mail. I have never gotten a weird package like this, nor has anyone I have ever known. Yet, there are still people who get them, especially in Colorado.

Warning From Colorado Officials

It appears that these seeds are being sent to unsuspecting Coloradans, and that is enough cause for concern, as the Colorado Department of Agriculture has issued a warning regarding these seemingly mysterious seeds.

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This isn't the first incident in which Colorado residents received an unexpected package in the mail containing seeds. Incidents of these types of packages were first reported to the Colorado Department of Agriculture in 2020.

Just because you haven't gotten a weird package in the mail containing unlabeled seeds doesn't mean you won't. However, what should you do if you end up with one of these packages?

What Should You Do With the Mailed Seeds?

Here is what you should do if you end up with unexpected seeds in the mail, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture:

Do not plant the seeds. Keep the seeds and packaging away from soil, water sources, or other plants, as they could be a biohazard.
Do not open the seed packets. Leave the seeds sealed in the original packaging and place all materials, including the mailing label, in a sealed plastic bag.

Send the Seeds for Identification

Mail the seeds for identification. First, you will want to submit a report of the unsolicited seeds. After submitting the report, place the sealed plastic bag containing the seeds, envelope, and any other materials that came with the package into a box or envelope and mail the package to the testing facility at the address below.