contamination

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Because plastic is widely used in medical and laboratory equipment, researchers took extra precautions to prevent contamination.

From Science Daily

Acai bowls were recalled over possible plastic contamination, while sesame miso salad and hot honey mustard dressing were recalled over undeclared allergens.

From Los Angeles Times

It said higher prices for gluten‑free products were largely due to "the specialist ingredients and stricter manufacturing processes needed to avoid cross‑contamination", which made them more expensive at wholesale.

From BBC

To prevent contamination, ice samples were sealed in sterile bags and transported in frozen conditions back to the laboratory.

From Science Daily

Sepa said it had received several reports of contamination in the river on Thursday evening and overnight.

From BBC