While I wouldn't want to create something to worry a lot about, it should be noted that according to my recollection there have been three (?) separate reports in the US of "deadly" Bodhrans or other "skin" products, since this thread started in '03.

The infected skins used were all reported as goatskins and were apparently all imported by small "ethnic" shops - but not all within a single ethnic group. The infection in all cases was anthrax, which is still a problem in some places from which "questionable imports" might come.

Established instrument makers would be unlikely to be any problem, and an instrument that has obviously been "well played" probably is safe; but it might be advisable to exercise some caution about an item with "skins" (of any unidentifiable kind) at an "estate sale" to dispose of the property of a deceased player/person ... (?).

Of course the ultimate hazard would be a road-kill skin on an armadillo shell frame.

John