Experts warn climate shifts may boost foodborne illness risks
Researchers say shifts in temperature, rainfall and wildlife behavior could make food contamination and outbreaks more likely.
As concerns about food contamination and foodborne illnesses make headlines across the country, public health researchers say states should pay closer attention to another factor that can influence future outbreaks: climate change. Experts argue that shifts in temperature, rainfall and other environmental conditions can alter how disease-causing organisms survive and spread, potentially affecting both agriculture and public health, according to KORN Radio.