From Homeland Security - At 1722 hours on May 22, the Boston Intelligence Center (BRIC) reported via email that between May 20th and May 29th, 2009 there will be a nationwide mass mailing of 178,000 envelopes from the Bayer Aspirin Company. Approximately 33,561 of these envelopes will contain a sample of Bayer Aspirin Crystals, which is a white powder. Area police departments, EMT's, 9-1-1 Centers, First Responder agencies and hospitals should be aware of these mailings and the potential they present as "white powder" calls. In addition, private sector mailrooms should be aware that these envelopes may be coming through their respective facilities.
