fecal matter
Example Sentences
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Whenever it rains, water rushes down streets and sidewalks — picking up any trash, pesticides, dog poop and other fecal matter in its way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The cyclospora parasite is typically spread through food or water contaminated with human fecal matter, according to the FDA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The cyclospora parasite can spread on farms via human fecal matter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Scientists have detected dangerously high concentrations of bacteria from fecal matter, including E.coli.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
“Did you know that toxoplasmosis and campylobacteriosis are transmitted to humans from the fecal matter of cats?”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
