Citation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA. MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. 1957; 6(3): 1.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1957, (in public domain), Publisher U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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Abstract

The Los Angeles City (California) Health Department has reported 2 cases of chemical poisoning. These persons became ill with nausea and vomiting within 15 minutes after drinking from a bulk vending machine. An investigation revealed that a defective carbonator valve permitted carbon dioxide to back up into a copper waterline. Chemical analysis of water from the carbonator showed 260 p.p.m. of copper.