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Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties

  • Written by Elena N. Naumova, Professor of Epidemiology and Data Science, Tufts University
Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and partiesDairy, meats and eggs can get risky when left in warm conditions.Westend61 via Getty Images

Every year, almost 1 in 6 Americans gets a foodborne illness, and about 3,000 people die from it, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. Picnics and parties where food sits out for hours are a common source, but heat waves and...

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