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Recent Examples of adulteration
Earlier this year, after an eight-day trial and seven hours of deliberation, a jury convicted Ortiz of four counts of tampering with consumer products resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of tampering with a consumer product and five counts of intentional adulteration of a drug.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
Ortiz was found guilty on four counts of tampering with consumer products resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of tampering with a consumer product and five counts of intentional adulteration of a drug, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Lead in cinnamon and other spices can occur through two pathways: unintentional contamination and adulteration.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 21 Nov. 2024
Ortiz was found guilty on four counts of tampering with consumer products resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of tampering with a consumer product and five counts of intentional adulteration of a drug, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Lead in cinnamon and other spices can occur through two pathways: unintentional contamination and adulteration.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulteration
Noun
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Heed posted warnings Take signs about swimming risks and possible contamination seriously.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Six schools have closed since the start of the year due to lead contamination, and only two have reopened.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That is due to urbanization, land disturbance, tourism, habitat destruction, air pollution, erosion and a loss of wetlands.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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For example, the issue could relate to climate change, pollution, human rights, education, activism, accessibility for marginalized groups, physical or mental health, citizenship, or governance.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Adulteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulteration. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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