Ricin Found in University of Texas Dorm

Saturday, February 25, 2006 AUSTIN — A substance found by a University of Texas student at a dorm has tested positive for ricin, a potentially deadly poison, officials said. Two students were receiving medical attention for potential exposure, although neither has exhibited symptoms, said Dr. Theresa Spalding of UT Student Health Services. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,186046,00.html Here are a couple of websites you can obtain information on about where ricin comes from, what to do in case you've been exposed to ricin, signs and symptoms, and other fast facts from the CDC. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ricin/index.html