adulterated

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Zhu’s partner, Wang, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and distribution of adulterated and misbranded medical devices in connection with the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"The big problem we face is adulterated products -- some people add sugar," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

These levels were at least 1,500 times lower than in the adulterated cinnamon.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2024

The policy change represented a seismic shift after decades of lobbying by the pharmaceutical industry, which said imports would expose U.S. patients to risks of counterfeit or adulterated drugs.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Cato and Pliny had said that a bottle made of ivy could be used to establish whether wine had been adulterated with water, as the wine would be expelled, leaving the water behind.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton