Experts warn climate shifts may increase future foodborne illness risks
Aug 16, 2026
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 environ
mental conditions can alter how disease-causing organisms survive and spread, potentially affecting both agriculture and public health, according to KORN Radio. ...read more read less