1.   The substance was later identified as harmless packing powder.

2.   Authorities have taken legal action against dozens of people believed to have sent harmless white powders to others as a hoax.

3.   France gave a stern warning on Wednesday that hoaxers capitalizing on anthrax fears by mailing harmless white powder would be punished if caught.

4.   He said people were sprinkling harmless powder on mail to provoke fears among Canadians.

5.   It is supposed to break apart and disintegrate into a harmless powder if it is hit too hard.

6.   The Okaz newspaper quoted him Wednesday as saying the letters contained harmless powder and flour.