With the ongoing/current SX/BX and all the discussion about importing and exporting seeds and bulbs, this may be pertinent to PBS members who live in the US. Regards, Mike ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: APHIS Stakeholder Registry <aphis@subscribers.usda.gov> Date: Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 1:09 PM Subject: USDA Investigates Packages of Unsolicited Seeds Sent to US Residents To: <mikerumm@gmail.com> [image: USDA-APHIS GovDelivery Header] Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page <https://lnks.gd/l/…> . [image: Bookmark and Share] <https://lnks.gd/l/…> [image: unsolicited seeds] WASHINGTON, July 30, 2020 —People across the country have received unsolicited packages of seeds. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection, other federal agencies, and State departments of agriculture to investigate. For more information and actualities suitable for broadcast please click on the following links, where Osama El-Lissy, Deputy Administrator of APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine Program shares what we know as of Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020. *Additional Information* - USDA Investigating "Mystery Seed Packets" from China <https://lnks.gd/l/…> - Seed Packets May only be Part of So-Called "Brushing Scam" <https://lnks.gd/l/…> - Unsolicited Seeds Are of Several Plant Species <https://lnks.gd/l/…> - What to Do if You Get Unsolicited Seed Packets from China <https://lnks.gd/l/…> The USDA urges anyone who receives an unsolicited package of seeds to immediately contact their State plant regulatory official <https://lnks.gd/l/…> or APHIS State plant health director <https://lnks.gd/l/…> . Please hold onto the seeds and packaging, including the mailing label, until someone from your State department of agriculture or APHIS contacts you with further instructions. Do not plant seeds from unknown origins. [image: El-Lissy] Since July 2013, Mr. El-Lissy has served as the Deputy Administrator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ). In this position, he leads and directs a nationally dispersed staff that safeguards U.S. animal and plant resources from destructive pests and diseases and facilitates the global trade of U.S. agricultural products. ------------------------------ [image: Bookmark and Share] <https://lnks.gd/l/…> [image: USDA Symbol] Questions about APHIS programs and services? Contact Us <https://lnks.gd/l/…> STAY CONNECTED: <https://lnks.gd/l/…> <https://lnks.gd/l/…> [image: Visit Us on Twitter] <https://lnks.gd/l/…> <https://lnks.gd/l/…> [image: Visit Us on YouTube] <https://lnks.gd/l/…> [image: Sign up for email updates] <https://lnks.gd/l/…> <https://lnks.gd/l/…> <https://lnks.gd/l/…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences <https://lnks.gd/l/…> | Unsubscribe <https://lnks.gd/l/…> | Help <https://lnks.gd/l/…> ------------------------------ This email was sent to mikerumm@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · 4700 River Rd · Riverdale, MD 20737 [image: GovDelivery logo] <https://lnks.gd/l/…> _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…