fecal matter
Example Sentences
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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
The main way people get norovirus is by accidentally drinking water or eating food contaminated with fecal matter, or touching a contaminated surface and then placing their fingers in their mouths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
Contamination by bacteria from fecal matter has been found on several occasions in the wells supplying Perrier, especially after heavy rainfall.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
“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
