Envelope With Deadly Poison Ricin Intercepted En Route To White House

A report by CNN revealed that a mail containing the deadly toxin ricin was intercepted by law enforcement before reaching the White House. All White House mail is screened offsite to prevent such incidents. Ricin, derived from castor oil waste, is highly toxic and can cause severe health issues or death within three days, with no known antidote. Two tests confirmed the presence of ricin, and an investigation is underway to identify the sender.

What was the content of the mail intercepted by law enforcement?

• A package of documents

• A harmless letter

• A gift for the President

• A poison called ricin

Where is all White House mail screened?

• At the post office

• Offsite

• At a secret location

• Inside the White House

What is ricin made from?

• Castor oil waste

• Corn syrup

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

What is the effect of ingesting a small amount of ricin?

• Intestinal bleeding and organ damage

• Temporary blindness

• Skin rash

• Mild headache

What are investigators currently trying to determine?

• The antidote for ricin

• The effects of ricin

• The sender of the ricin mail

• The origin of ricin