Pentagon admits dozens more labs sent potentially live anthrax

[unhappycamper]

http://www.dw.de/pentagon-admits-dozens-more-labs-sent-potentially-live-anthrax/a-18495536

More than 50 laboratories in the US and three foreign countries were sent suspected live anthrax over the past decade, the US military has admitted. The number is much more than previously disclosed, and could rise.

Pentagon admits dozens more labs sent potentially live anthrax
04.06.2015

The Pentagon said on Wednesday that it had sent samples of live anthrax to at least 51 laboratories in 17 US states, as well as Australia, Canada and South Korea.

The incidents date back to 2005.

"We know of no risk to the general public," said Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work, adding the anthrax was shipped in low concentrations and in secure packaging.

But he said that the number of accidental deliveries was likely to rise as an investigation uncovers more details. Work said at least four batches of anthrax that officials believed to be "dead" have turned out to be active. More than 400 batches are being tested.

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. No way that is "accidental"

They have been doing it all over the globe since at least 2009, and NO ONE has told them they received live cultures before now?

That sets off my BS meter.

The more pressing question....WHY? are they sending out live cultures so often?

[Thor_MN]

2. Did they make any shipments back in 2001?