CHICAGO – Frank J. Romano, the author of 35 books on the printing industry moved to discredit the myth that anthrax can be transmitted by the printed page.
In response to news stories that have chronicled fears that anthrax may be transmitted by any form of paper media, Frank J. Romano, Chair of the School of Printing at the Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following statement:
- “Based on recent events, we are aware of public concerns regarding health and safety of printed matter. It’s critically important to understand
that the printing process today is driven by the electronic transmission
of data from publishing locations to remote printing sites that are
distributed geographically. - I support the Centers For Disease Control statement that said, “The public
is at no risk of disease from handling printed paper. There is no risk of
exposure of anthrax being transmitted by handling any tabloids or any
publications published by American Media.”
“Inhalation or ingestion, not paper or touching are key carriers of Anthrax,” said Frank J. Romano.
