The old adage about not eating oysters in months that contain the letter ‘R’ may have to be updated.
Two foodborne pathogens — Vibrio and Cryptosporidium — are becoming more prevalent as a result of climate change, according to a report from Nutrition Action Healthletter, the flagship publication of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a consumer advocacy nonprofit.
Vibrio are bacteria that can infect shellfish in coastal waters. The bacteria cause vibriosis, a form of food poisoning that causes an estimated 80,000 illnesses and 100 deaths annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some forms of vibrio are also responsible for cholera, and the bacteria can also cause a skin infection.
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