Suspicious Packages and Envelopes

 The United States Post Office and other government agencies have provided  information to the public regarding suspicious packages. You can help prevent and deter terrorism by learning to recognize suspicious packages and handle them properly.

As a result of multiple letters containing Bacillus anthracis being mailed to several areas of the United States in late 2001, the CDC developed the following guidelines for recognizing and handling suspicious packages. Although there have been no recent mail-related anthrax exposures, all persons are encouraged to take appropriate steps to protect against exposure to Bacillus anthracis by following these guidelines.