WELL, THAT’S COMFORTING: Work Stops at C.D.C.’s Top Deadly Germ Lab Over Air Hose Safety. “The problem came to light when the C.D.C. ordered new hoses to replace the original ones, which had been installed when the laboratory opened in 2005. The manufacturer — the same one that had provided the original hoses — informed the C.D.C. that its products were not meant for breathing. Dr. Monroe declined to name the company. Why the unsuitability of the hoses was not recognized in 2005 is not clear.”

Sure, it’s not a big deal, and it could just be a one-off. But look at the list of related articles:

Perhaps there’s a larger problem here.