Cross-Contamination
/ˈkrɔsˌkɒntæməˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The inadvertent transfer of harmful substances or contaminants between substances or environments, potentially leading to legal liability in health, safety, or regulatory contexts.
The factory faced penalties due to cross-contamination of sterile medical devices with bacteria.
- (n.) In legal terms, a risk factor or event that triggers claims of negligence or breach of safety standards in food safety, pharmaceuticals, or environmental law.
Cross-contamination in the food processing plant was central to the plaintiff's negligence claim.
Forms
- cross-contamination
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Commentary
Often arises in regulatory compliance and tort claims; precise definition depends on context such as food law or environmental regulations.
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