At the end of July, in the United States and Canada, packets of seeds from China, in most cases, were received by individuals who had not ordered them. “People living in France have just reported identical situations, reports the Ministry of Agriculture in a statement. The United Kingdom is also encountering a similar problem, as is Israel.”
According to the ministry, these seeds “of unknown origin” can be vectors “of diseases not present on French territory or turn out to be” invasive plants “. “It is essential to above all do not sow them“, insists the Ministry of Agriculture.
“If you receive unsolicited seed packets, you are asked to place them in a plastic bag and to throw this hermetically sealed bag in your household garbage bin so that the seeds are destroyed“, specifies the press release.
At the end of July, unsolicited seed packets from China were received by individuals
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Before discarding them, it is requested, if possible, for investigative purposes, tosend photos of the shipping slips of the packaging and sachets containing the seeds to the National Veterinary and Phytosanitary Investigations Brigade from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food: [email protected]
In the event of contact with the seeds, it is also recommended to wash your hands well and, if necessary, to disinfect any object that has been in contact with them.
For any further information, contact the Regional Food Service of your DRAAF (Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Forests).
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