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contaminant

[kuhn-tam-uh-nuhnt] / kənˈtæm ə nənt /


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“In some ways it’s not a surprise, but the specific contaminant, cyclospora, is more unusual than E. coli and salmonella problems in leafy greens.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

McAfee said he tests every batch of milk that comes out of his milking parlors, and none have been positive for E. coli, salmonella, campylobacter, listeria or any other contaminant that causes human illness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026

She said researchers and government agencies have done a number of studies showing “that contaminant levels on aircraft are generally low and that health and safety standards are met.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025

Bowen also recommended reaching out to specific brands and asking them about contaminant levels in their products.

From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2025

Avery fiddled with the experiment as only a microbiologist could, growing the bacteria in various cultures, adding beef-heart broth, removing contaminant sugars, and growing the colonies on plates.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

If this behavior occurs more widely, it could help limit the movement of radioactive contaminants into nearby soil and water.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

The agency has said it collected over 28,000 air samples and found no ongoing exposure in the East Palestine community from contaminants released by the derailment and subsequent cleanup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Now, parents might also be worrying about harmful contaminants in their kids’ snack foods.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

It noted two recent recalls due to contaminants at compounding pharmacies that produce glutathione.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

The group encouraged researchers to use protective measures, like working under hoods with suction that pulled air and potential contaminants into a filtration system.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot


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