InDesign/CS6 PDF files

Hi folks...back again. Hope you can help this newbie.
Using iMac/Mountain Lion.
Just completed design file and pulled PDF file. File shows a screened box
behind type. Checked design file to make sure there is no color printing behind text. InDesign print out is clean.
Why am I seeing a screened box in the PDF?
Thanks for your help.

Pulled?
http://indesignsecrets.com/eliminating-ydb-yucky-discolored-box-syndrome.php
Bob

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