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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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CoreCivic, the private company that operates the California City facility, and DHS denied the accusations of unsanitary conditions and mistreatment of detainees.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Police are investigating after a home in Ansonia was condemned where authorities allegedly found five people, including children, living with more than three dozen pets in unsanitary conditions.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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The aim is to slow the spread of diseases like hepatitis C that can spread when inmates try to tattoo themselves or each other with unsterilized tools like electric motors and ballpoint pens and share contaminated needles.—
From USA TODAY Network and wire reports,
USA TODAY,
18 Apr. 2022
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The company issued the recall because the shrimp may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
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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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Reach-in coolers that didn’t keep food safe from bacteria growth and utensils stored in filthy spots shut down a Miami restaurant after inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stanley dealers were not in cutthroat competition for filthy lucre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The red contrasted with the dark color of unwashed denim and the tab became an instantly recognizable trademark of Levi’s jeans.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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What thrilled Peter about the piers was the feeling of someone’s eyes on the back of the head, that unwashed smell.—
Andrew Durbin,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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These risks are linked to prolonged contact with contaminated water, compounded by limited access to sanitation and healthcare.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another method involves covering contaminated areas with clean soil, clay or concrete.—
Eduardo B. Farfán,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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Islamic finance may also avoid sectors and products considered haram, or unclean; for example, a sharia-compliant ETF may avoid banks that offer traditional loans or e-commerce platforms that sell pork.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The facility had an unclean can opener.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Red chili peppers in a can on the bottom shelf of the prep table were left uncleaned.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Leave it uncleaned, and fallen crumbs and drips could pose fire hazards.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unsterile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsterile. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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