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Experts warn climate shifts may increase future foodborne illness risks
Experts warn climate shifts may increase future foodborne illness risks
Experts warn climate shifts may increase future foodborne illness risks

Published on: 08/16/2026

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Researchers say climate change, including heavier rainfall, drought and flooding, may influence how foodborne pathogens survive and spread, creating new challenges for public health officials and agricultural producers. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel,File)

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.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/the-hidden-factor-experts-say-could-be-affecting-your-food.html

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