poisoning

Example Sentences

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At least 36 infants in the UK have suffered from suspected food poisoning after consuming baby formula, officials have said.

From BBC

The brother of a British tourist who died in a mass methanol poisoning says the punishments issued to 10 people linked to the case are an "absolute joke".

From BBC

When mushroom poisonings make the headlines, people who aren’t a part of the fungi community tend to see those who are as being irresponsible or ruining habitats, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 30 children in the UK are already suspected to have been affected by food poisoning.

From BBC

A persistent concern about dicamba is "drift": when the chemical volatilizes in high heat it can spread for miles, poisoning other farms, home gardens as well as trees and plants.

From Barron's