Universal Detection Technology’s (www.udetection.com; OTCBB: UDTT) Anthrax Detector Featured on NBC News

LOS ANGELES--(PRNewswire)—Monday, October 23, 2006—Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB:UDTT - News;), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today that its Anthrax Detection System was featured on KNBC Eyewitness News on Wednesday, October 18.

The segment included interviews with Jacques Tizabi, CEO of Universal Detection Technology, and Amir Ettehadieh, Director of Research and Development for Universal Detection Technology. Among other topics, the need for an early warning system for the detection of deadly weaponized anthrax spores was discussed. The continuing threat of Anthrax and other forms of bioterror as well as the state of readiness of the Government to counter the threat were also reviewed. Conducted by KNBC reporter, Kelly Mack, the news clip also discusses Universal Detection Technology’s BSM-2000 Anthrax Detector.

A copy of the clip can be viewed at: http://www.udetection.com/pressroom-video-NBC1006.htm.

About Universal Detection Technology

Universal Detection Technology is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bio-terrorism detection devices. The Company on its own and with development partners is positioned it to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. For example, the Company, in cooperation with NASA has developed a bio-terror ‘smoke’ detector that detects certain biohazard substances. For more information, please visit http://www.udetection.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results, performance and achievement in the future to differ materially from forecasted results, performance, and achievement. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectations.

Contact:

Universal Detection Technology
Jacques Tizabi, 310-248-3655
jtizabi@udetection.com
 

Source: Universal Detection Technology