Re: P-32 Contamination at NIH

[loesch@viper.eh.doe.gov (Robert M. Loesch)]

The little info I have is that it was a suspected sabotage.  Contamination
was found in a lunch room refrigerator and water cooler.  Approximately 2
dozen individuals were involved including one pregnant worker.  Intakes are
estimated at 200-300 uCi.  That's all I have seen so far.  Maybe an NIHer
can elaborate more.

Bob Loesch


>     There was a short article on Los Angeles Time this morning about P-32 
>     contamination incident involving 25-26 workers at the National 
>     Institute of Health in Bethesda.  Can anyone in Bethesda area shed 
>     more light on this incident?
>     
>     Thanks.
>     Tosh Ushino
>
>
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