Still under investigation, but being reported as a false alarm. . . .
source: http://www.wsvn.com/news/local/box1/
Mystery powder causes 8 to be treated in Hialeah
Posted: October 8, 2001 07:30 AM
(Hialeah-AP) -- Eight people from two homes are being treated after receiving manila envelopes containing a mysterious white powder.
The F-B-I says preliminary tests on the powder show it does NOT contain any chemical or biological toxins. But more tests are being done to make sure.
The first envelope was discovered Saturday. Jacinto Perez was going through his mail when he opened a business-size envelope containing the powder. He and others in the house later developed low-grade fevers after arriving at Palm Springs General Hospital. All have been released.
On Sunday, about six blocks away, Pedro Rodriguez was throwing out an unopened envelope when he heard a popping sound and saw a white powder trickle out. He later felt a burning sensation on his arm. He and his family are under observation.