contaminate

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All three parasites spread through poor sanitation, typically when food, water, or hands are contaminated with human feces.

From Science Daily

The company, Irvine-based Ventura Foods, recalled 3,556 cases of the dressing that could be contaminated by “black plastic planting material” in the granulated onion used, according to an alert issued by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

To do this work, the program developed methods designed for residues that deteriorate over time and that can be contaminated, whether the objects come from museum collections or recent excavations.

From Science Daily

The ocean was polluted with fallout and runoff, the long-term impact of contaminated air and soil remains unknown, and the death toll climbed to 31.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he and his family had lived in 12 different places since the fire left ash contaminated with lead on and in their home.

From Los Angeles Times