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IF INGESTED [5 records]

Record 1 2019-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
  • Viral Diseases
  • Food Safety
  • Collaboration with the FAO
CONT

Numerous outbreaks associated with viral contamination of fresh fruits and vegetables have been reported worldwide over the last decade. Fresh produce can become contaminated with viruses through contact with human sewage or infected workers during primary production, harvest, post-harvest handling, processing, packaging, and distribution. Unlike bacteria, human enteric viruses cannot multiply in food, as they need to enter living human cells to replicate. However, they can remain viable in fruits and vegetables for extended periods of time, and may cause illness if ingested.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
  • Maladies virales
  • Salubrité alimentaire
  • Collaboration avec la FAO
CONT

De nombreuses éclosions associées à la contamination virale des fruits et des légumes frais ont été signalées partout dans le monde au cours de la dernière décennie. Les fruits et les légumes frais peuvent être contaminés par des virus après un contact avec des eaux usées résidentielles ou des travailleurs infectés durant la production primaire, la récolte, la manutention post-récolte, la transformation, l'emballage et la distribution. Contrairement aux bactéries, les virus entériques humains ne peuvent proliférer dans les aliments, car ils doivent entrer à l'intérieur des cellules humaines vivantes pour se répliquer. Toutefois, ils peuvent demeurer viables dans les fruits et les légumes pendant de longues périodes et causer des maladies s'ils sont ingérés.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

[The emission of] large atomic particles, usually [at] high energy.

OBS

Alpha particles have very little penetrating power. Consequently, radionuclides that emit alpha particles are not an external exposure hazard but can be harmful if the material is inhaled or ingested. Alpha radiation can be emitted from both natural elements and artificial substances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

[Émission de] particules atomiques de grande taille, habituellement de haute énergie.

OBS

Les particules alpha ont un très faible pouvoir de pénétration. Par conséquent, les radionucléides qui émettent des particules alpha ne constituent pas un risque d'exposition externe, mais la matière peut être dommageable si [elle] est inhalée ou ingérée. Le rayonnement alpha peut être émis par des éléments naturels et des substances artificielles.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
CONT

In aeolid nudibranchs the mantle is extended into long finger-like projections called cerata(singular, ceras). The cerata contain branches of digestive gland and often this is visible through the ceratal epidermis. In aeolids the tips of the cerata contain cnidosacs which usually store nematocysts(stinging cells) that are obtained from ingested cnidarian prey, such as hydroids, sea-anemones and soft corals. If disturbed, the nudibranch is capable of discharging these stinging cells through a terminal pore in the ceras; this is an effective deterrent to predatory fish.

Key term(s)
  • ceras

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
OBS

Les nudibranches [...] sont dépourvus de coquille à l'état adulte, et leur glande digestive forme de nombreux diverticules qui se ramifient dans les papilles qui saillent à la surface dorsale du corps.

Spanish

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Record 4 1991-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
  • Toxicology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

When developing workplace labels, employers should attempt to use simpler language.... instead of "if ingested", use "if swallowed, make the person throw up".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
  • Toxicologie
  • Santé et sécurité au travail

Spanish

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Record 5 1986-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

At the converter regulator... if [propane] expands to its gaseous form and is then ingested by the special propane carburetor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)

Spanish

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