contaminate

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Many coastal communities in the region depend heavily on fish for food, income, and cultural practices, which raises concerns about the long-term effects of consuming contaminated seafood.

From Science Daily

French authorities are investigating the deaths in December and January of two babies who were thought to have drunk possibly contaminated powdered milk.

From Barron's

France has said it will impose stricter limits on the acceptable level of a toxin called cereulide in infant formula after potentially contaminated products were recalled in over 60 countries.

From Barron's

People most often contract toxoplasmosis by eating undercooked meat or coming into contact with contaminated soil or cat feces.

From Science Daily

It can also spread person-to-person through contaminated food.

From BBC