Household Bleach Can Decontaminate Food Prep Surfaces in Ricin Bioterrorist Attack

In the event of a much-feared bioterror attack involving ricin, food manufacturers may want to reach for the laundry cabinet. That's because household bleach appears to be an effective, low-cost way to decontaminate the toxin on metal food preparation surfaces, scientists are reporting. They will describe the finding in Anaheim, Calif., during the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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