contaminated
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The FDA later identified in testing that the baby wipes were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia and Burkholderia gladioli, bacterias commonly found in soil and water, in product samples tested by the FDA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Unless the state acts, contaminated water will continue running off businesses’ parking lots into drains, adding to the “toxic soup” in Southern California waterways, said Bruce Reznik, executive director of Los Angeles Waterkeeper.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It can also be transmitted by touching contaminated objects such as needles, bedding or clothing.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Forage samples from fields where the cows had grazed were of course contaminated also.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
