unsanitary
adjective
un·san·i·tary
ˌən-ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē 
: unclean enough to endanger health : not sanitary
unsanitary conditions
unsanitary habits/practices
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Key Background The Boar's Head plant in Virginia linked to the largest listeria outbreak in more than a decade has closed indefinitely, the company announced in September, after inspections at the facility revealed black mold, mildew, bugs and unsanitary conditions.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Malnutrition is rife among the young, and diseases like polio, hepatitis, and cholera are flourishing in the crowded and unsanitary conditions.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Michelle made several trips to the emergency room—first for respiratory issues due to mold exposure and later for gastrointestinal problems exacerbated by the unsanitary conditions.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
In total, the USDA has cited Tiger Safari at least 90 times in the past decade for issues like inadequate vet care and unsanitary conditions.
—Alexandra Myers, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Malnutrition is rife among the young, and diseases like polio, hepatitis, and cholera are flourishing in the crowded and unsanitary conditions.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
Michelle made several trips to the emergency room—first for respiratory issues due to mold exposure and later for gastrointestinal problems exacerbated by the unsanitary conditions.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
In total, the USDA has cited Tiger Safari at least 90 times in the past decade for issues like inadequate vet care and unsanitary conditions.
—Alexandra Myers, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanitary. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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unsanitary
adjective
un·san·i·tary
-ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
: not sanitary : insanitary
unsanitary conditions
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