PRO/AH> Biological laboratory mishaps and reporting inadequacies – USA

Other Human Disease — Worldwide/Unknown
More than 1100 laboratory incidents involving potential bioterror germs were reported to [USA] federal regulators during the period 2008 to 2012, reports show. Details of what happened are cloaked in secrecy. More than 1100 laboratory incidents involving bacteria, viruses, and toxins that pose significant or bioterror risks to people and agriculture were reported to federal regulators during 2008 through 2012, government reports obtained by USA TODAY show. More than half these incidents were