as in unsanitary
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Recent Examples of unsterile
Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15%: A special tool designated for those with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, a small subset of these eye drops are being voluntarily recalled as faulty caps may lead to unsterile solutions that may cause similar symptoms.
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Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 25 Mar. 2023
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority, worried about side effects and unsterile production procedures, has banned a phase 2 clinical trial of the method, developed by former Minister of Health Terawan Putranto, who also invented an unproven and potentially harmful stroke therapy.
—Dyna Rochmyaningsih, Science | AAAS, 28 Apr. 2021
There have also been reports of black market silicone injections, which are done illegally and in typically unsterile environments – further increasing the risk for health problems.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
There is also a risk that the contact lens and packing solution may become unsterile.
—Yoni Heisler, BGR, 19 May 2021
Hale led a project focused on eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus, a deadly disease usually caused when the umbilical cord is cut with an unsterile instrument.
—Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Aug. 2020
Three former Fillakit employees said that its process was unsterile.
—Ryan Gabrielson, ProPublica, 18 June 2020
Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 25 Mar. 2023
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority, worried about side effects and unsterile production procedures, has banned a phase 2 clinical trial of the method, developed by former Minister of Health Terawan Putranto, who also invented an unproven and potentially harmful stroke therapy.
—Dyna Rochmyaningsih, Science | AAAS, 28 Apr. 2021
There have also been reports of black market silicone injections, which are done illegally and in typically unsterile environments – further increasing the risk for health problems.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
There is also a risk that the contact lens and packing solution may become unsterile.
—Yoni Heisler, BGR, 19 May 2021
Hale led a project focused on eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus, a deadly disease usually caused when the umbilical cord is cut with an unsterile instrument.
—Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Aug. 2020
Three former Fillakit employees said that its process was unsterile.
—Ryan Gabrielson, ProPublica, 18 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsterile
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Animal welfare organizations have long advocated for regulating purebred breeders, due to the many purebred pets that face neglect or abandonment after being bred in unsanitary conditions or for profit, something that Helen Woodward Animal Center echoes.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, the FDA warned that some IV and hydration clinics used drug products prepared in unsanitary conditions.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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It can also be transmitted through sharing personal care items (like a razor or toothbrush) or getting a tattoo or piercing from unsterilized equipment.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
21 June 2023
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Out-of-control children were dosed with adult tranquilizers, administered through unsterilized needles, while many who fell ill received transfusions of unscreened blood.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
21 Dec. 2020
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Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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In a civil complaint filed Sept. 27 in federal court, authorities allege that Rizo Lopez Foods violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act at the company’s facility in Modesto by manufacturing and distributing food products that have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Oct. 2024
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Impacted national park and forest employees say fewer workers will lead to longer lines, filthy bathrooms and unsafe hiking and camping conditions at America's precious public lands.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Between sweat, body oils, dust, dirt, hair, and grime, yoga mats, weights, and treadmills can get pretty filthy.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Prepare your equipment There’s almost nothing worse than going on a romantic date with your partner, perhaps for some tacos, only to get down to business later and accidentally burn them with your spicy, unwashed hands.—
Quispe López,
Them,
14 Feb. 2025
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Clean the Handle and Zippers The handle and zippers get a lot of use and are frequently touched, often with unwashed hands.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
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This represents a significant public health concern as the virus can spread to animals that consume contaminated products.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The contaminated product should be thrown away or returned for a refund.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cooked rice noodles were contaminated after an employee handled them with their bare hands after touching unclean items.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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These shifts in standards of care make uncovered, unclean stethoscopes culpable vectors in the event of infections during health care delivery.—
DiskCover,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Those stains went uncleaned for weeks, even after the city flagged them for property managers.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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Increased Energy Bills An uncleaned system may result in higher energy bills.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Unsterile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsterile. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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