FBI confirms that ricin was not found at the University of Texas
{{date|February 25, 2006}}

The [[w:FBI|FBI]] has confirmed that the chunky substance discovered in the Moore-Hill dormitory at the [[w:University of Texas|University of Texas]] on Thursday is not the poison [[w:ricin|ricin]].

Ricin is one of the most deadly poisons in the world and can exist in the form of a pellet, mist, or powder.  Some symptoms of exposure can include vomiting and dehydration, sweating, nausea, fever, cough and difficulty of breathing.

An earlier report by the [[w:Associated Press|Associated Press]] had said tests had found the substance might be ricin.  Such tests are designed to error on the side of caution, thus ensuring that possible poisoning victims receive treatment in time. 

Last year there were similar false positive reports of ricin in [[London]], which were further publicized by Vice President Cheney and Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.  <!-- The issue made the general public aware of the deadly poison.  -->

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==Sources==
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*{{source|url=http://www.kten.com/Global/story.asp?S=4554475
|title=FBI says substance found in dorm wasn't ricin
|author=[[Associated Press|AP]]
|pub=KTEN.com
|date=February 26, 2006}}
*{{source|url= http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/25/AR2006022501298.html
|title=Analyses of Powder in Texas Dorm Are Inconclusive
|author=Sylvia Moreno
|pub=The Washington Post
|date= February 25, 2006}}
*{{source|url=http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/02/25/UT.ricin/index.html
|title= Authorities: Powder in dorm likely not ricin
|author=
|pub=CNN
|date=February 25, 2006}}
*{{source|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A49564-2005Apr13.html|title=London Ricin Finding Called a False Positive|author=Walter Pincus|pub=Washington Post|date=April 14, 2005}}

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The FBI has confirmed that the chunky substance discovered in the Moore-Hill dormitory at the University of Texas on Thursday is not the poison ricin.

Ricin is one of the most deadly poisons in the world and can exist in the form of a pellet, mist, or powder.  Some symptoms of exposure can include vomiting and dehydration, sweating, nausea, fever, cough and difficulty of breathing.

An earlier report by the Associated Press had said tests had found the substance might be ricin.  Such tests are designed to error on the side of caution, thus ensuring that possible poisoning victims receive treatment in time. 

Last year there were similar false positive reports of ricin in London, which were further publicized by Vice President Cheney and Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
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