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  "path": "/2026/04/scientists-say-nanoplastics-can-cause-salmonella-to-become-stronger/",
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  "textContent": "Researchers are studying the impact nanoplastics have on Salmonella and have found they cause the pathogen to become more virulent.\n\nThe researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are particularly looking at Salmonella on plastic used in packaging for ground turkey.",
  "title": "Scientists say nanoplastics can cause Salmonella to become stronger"
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