Re: NIH

[mozley@darius.pet.upenn.edu (P. David Mozley, M.D.)]

Thank you so much for getting back to me.

I take it that an accidental P-32 "contamination" of a water cooler or a
sandwich is not theoretically possible without considerating the event as
representing a deliberate act?

It would be very much appreciated if an informed person responded.  Was
P-32 actually found in the water coolers, or in a single water cooler?

Does anyone remember Susan Smith?


>In response to the previous public question: Yes, this event clearly happened.
>It is not an alleged event.
>A pregnant woman researcher was contaminated via food.
>Other were contaminated via water bottle dispensing stations.
>Contamination was found at various locations.
>
>Perhaps an NIH reader can give more info than has appeared in the W.Post.
>
>SLABACK@MICF.NIST.GOV
>   ...a little risk, like a bit of spice, adds flavor to life