Experts warn climate shifts may increase future foodborne illness risks

Public health researchers warn that climate change, including extreme rainfall, drought, and flooding, may increase foodborne disease outbreaks and food safety risks. Additionally, changing wildlife migration patterns are contributing to these threats. These environmental shifts present significant new challenges for farmers, regulators, and health officials who must manage the evolving landscape of foodborne illnesses. Experts emphasize that these climatic factors are critical drivers in the potential rise of future health crises related to food contamination.