The recall came after reports from consumers of contaminated food were confirmed by the company’s own “taste” tests, in which nine cats died.

在这次召回之前已有许多来自消费者的宠物食物中毒报告，该公司内部进行了一系列的“口味”测试，并导致了九只猫因为食用上述食品死亡，这也确认了这次召回的真实性。

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Given that the "tricorder" of Star Trek lore is still a scientific fantasy, pathogen detection alone will not eliminate the potential for contaminated food reaching the consumer.

假如给出太空漫步的“tricorder”仍然是一个科学幻想，病原体的单独检测将不能消除污染食物接触消费者的可能性。

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Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by contaminated food or water. It causes watery diarrhea that can lead to severe dehydration and kill within hours if left untreated.

霍乱是一种由食物和水污染引发的急性肠道感染疾病，这种病会引发水泻(分泌性腹泻)从而导致严重脱水，如得不到及时治疗数小时就会要人的命。

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At least 200 others have contracted the disease, which is caused by contaminated food or water and can be fatal if not treated.

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It said it was taking steps to minimise the risk of sourcing contaminated food.

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The infection can be transmitted through contact with an infected person or contaminated food and drink.

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