Mysterious seeds sent from China to the US identified by the USDA

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Mysterious seeds sent from China to the US identified by the USDA
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Authorities believe the packages were sent as part of a 'brushing' scam meant to drive up sales of online products through fake reviews

Federal officials warned those who received the seeds not to plant them over fears that some may be invasive species and could destroy native plants and insects.

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