Climate change is expanding cyclospora parasite range, experts warn

Warming temperatures are extending the geographic range and seasonal window of cyclospora, a parasitic foodborne pathogen, raising public health concerns that intersect with agricultural and water management practices.

First covered Jul 30, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article

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22h Grist 4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change

Primary sources

cdc.gov Investigation (cdc.gov)

desertmuseum.org Weatherbee.Ecfe13 (desertmuseum.org)

fda.gov Midwest Poultry Services. L.P. Recalls Shell Eggs Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination

More coverage from around the web

forbes.com Possible Role Of Climate Change In Current Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

nature.com ‘Explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak grips US: how researchers are hunting its source | Nature

biorxiv.org Rising temperatures favour parasite virulence and parallel molecular evolution following a host jump

health.infolabmed.com Ensuring Food Safety: What Temperature Is Needed to Cook Out the Cyclospora Parasite

sdvoice.info Could Climate Change Be a Contributor to an Extended Cyclospora Outbreak?

Appeared in: 2026-07-31 (#13)

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