contaminate

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Along with a lack of robust studies into these peptides, recent analysis of some of the products suggests that 8% may be contaminated with bacterial endotoxins.

From BBC

These particles can enter the body through food, breathing contaminated air, or contact with the skin.

From Science Daily

The manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, recalled more than 3 million pounds of frozen chicken fried rice that “may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass,” according to an alert issued by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The ground-level containers hide a chute to underground bins, one for recycling and one for general waste, that Hirra says are meant to be collected on different days so one doesn't contaminate the other.

From BBC

Some local officials had also initially suspected the outbreak might have stemmed from contaminated raw chicken meat fed to the tigers, the Bangkok Post reported.

From BBC