Fda Warns Drugs May Be Target: ; Acting Chief Concerned Terrorists Could Tamper with Food, Medicine

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WASHINGTON - "Cues from chatter" gathered around the world are raising concerns that terrorists might try to attack the domestic food and drug supply, particularly illegally imported prescription drugs, acting Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Lester Crawford says.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Crawford said Wednesday that he had been briefed about al-Qaida plans uncovered during recent arrests and raids, but declined further comment about any possible threats.

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Fda Warns Drugs May Be Target: ; Acting Chief Concerned Terrorists Could Tamper with Food, Medicine

"While we must assume that such a threat exists generally, we have no specific information now about any al-Qaid...

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