The Omaha World-Herald reported Thursday that the prank device exploded when staff opened a package delivered to Fortenberry’s Lincoln office. Glitter bombs explode in showers of tiny, sparkly confetti that are difficult to clean up.

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“You can certainly disagree with your member of Congress or any member of Congress, but this is pretty reckless and irresponsible,” said Jennifer Allen, a spokeswoman for Fortenberry. “It’s just a huge waste of everybody’s time and resources.”

Allen said the trick seemed motivated by Fortenberry’s stance on abortion. A note accompanying the package criticized his pro-life beliefs, she added.

“Congrats, you’ve earned this for denying women their right to choice,” the note read. “Mind your own uterus.”

Fortenberry dodged the glitter because he was in Washington. In addition to D.C. and Lincoln, he also has offices in Fremont and Norfolk, Neb.

No one was hurt in Lincoln, Allen said, and the prank has since been reported to police, the FBI and the U.S. postal inspector.

“Nobody was injured, except now people have glitter on their clothes,” she added.