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Dozens of students at Copperbelt University in Kitwe were hospitalized after drinking contaminated water in February and March, according to a student group.

“Atlas Metal created a wound in the community, and salt goes into that wound every day it remains contaminated,” Watkins said.

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Cheese made from contaminated raw milk was found to contain infectious avian influenza virus, raising potential health concerns for consumers, according to new research.

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"Caves contain lead, so they were all contaminated. Based on the tooth enamel studies, it started very early in infancy."

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A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos.

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