What should I keep in mind as I open my mail?

Here are some things to consider when deciding if a package or letter is suspicious:

  • Addressed to title only or incorrect title used
  • Badly typed or handwritten
  • Excessive tape or string
  • Lopsided, uneven, rigid, or bulky
  • Misspelled words
  • No return address or restrictive markings
  • Oily, discolored, crystallization on the wrapper
  • Possibly from a foreign country or excessive postage
  • Protruding wires
  • Strange odor

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1. Who should I call if I have questions about anthrax?
2. Who should I call if I receive a suspicious letter or package?
3. Who should I call if I believe I have been exposed to anthrax?
4. What should I keep in mind as I open my mail?
5. What should I do if I receive a suspicious letter or package?
6. What will law enforcement do?
7. What happens if there has been an exposure?
8. Does my doctor know how to recognize anthrax?
9. Should I take antibiotics to prevent getting anthrax?
10. Can a person get screened or tested for anthrax?
11. There is a lot of talk about our food supply being targeted by terrorists. Is there anything that I can do to keep the food I am eating safe?