cross-contamination

cross-con·tam·i·na·tion

(kraws kŏn-tami-nā­shŭn)
Transfer of infectious agent or matter from one person or site to another.
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It aims to highlight the differences between clean and hygienic as well as to educate the public on cross-contamination, especially at workplace.
Initial Malaysia Aims to Cultivate Good Hygiene Practices Among Office Employees Through Hygiene Detective Campaign
iPads and tablets have become prevalent for staff use and patient communication, but they are also the most subject to cross-contamination.
Mydent International introduces new iPad/Tablet Sleeves
They found that fresh baby spinach processors could ensure a highly safe product--in a scenario where cross-contamination is possible--if the product is exposed to irradiation treatment with a dose of 1 kGy and kept in the cold chain environment.
Assess microbial risk for L. monocytogenes on fresh baby spinach leaves
PREMIRA[R] single-use products offer superior cleaning and eliminate cross-contamination and need for laundering, providing faster OR turnover.
Contec's PREMIRA Microfiber Wipes and Pads
The dental laboratories should adapt adequate infection control procedures, to prevent the possibility of cross-contamination by pathogenic microorganisms among patients, dentists and dental laboratory personnel.
MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF PUMICE SLURRY, PUMICE POWDERS AND ACRYLIC DENTURES CONSTRUCTED IN DENTAL LABORATORIES OF LAHORE
Carlos Martinez, development manager at Sigma-Aldrich said, "Sigma-Aldrich is the first oligonucleotide manufacturer to provide a cross-contamination threshold .
United States : NEXT-Gen Sequencing Oligos introduced by Sigma
1 to 2 mL, the straws are also available in both 170 and 250 mm lengths, which means that a homogenized sample can be removed from the Stomacher bag for microbiological inoculations without risk of cross-contamination as the handset has no contact with the bag.
Straws provide sample handling alternative
Teleflex Incorporated has debuted the Rusch DispoLED Single- Use Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handle a cost-neutral way to combat cross-contamination infection risk during intubation.
TELEFLEX DEBUTS RUSCH DISPOLED LARYNGOSCOPE HANDLE
Hands are one of the major sources and routes for cross-contamination in the food industry and Campden BRI's step-by-step instructional video details how food manufacturers, operatives and those involved in food preparation and handling can minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
Campden BRI supports 'Global Hand Washing Day'
As noted by European Union compliance enforcement last year, several instances of noncompliant product found during surveillance audits were the result of cross-contamination (leaded and lead-free solder) within the production process.
Developing a compliance system for RoHS2: process validation trumps inspection in the new directive
NO DOUBT THAT THE RISK-MAPP approach is state-of-the-art thinking when it comes to managing the risk of cross-contamination.
Risk-MaPP and multi-use facilities: managing cross-contamination risks
Q: Specifically addressing concerns about cross-contamination, how can food processors ensure the safety of their product while still benefiting from the increased efficiency provided by heat exchangers?
Preventing cross contamination in heat exchangers

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