The One Health aspect of climate events with impact on foodborne pathogens transmission
Igori Balta,
Joanne Lemon,
Ciara Murnane,
Ioan Pet,
Teodor Vintila,
David McCleery,
Todd Callaway,
Alastair Douglas,
Lavinia Stef,
Nicolae Corcionivoschi
Affiliations
Igori Balta
Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania
Joanne Lemon
Chief Scientific Adviser's Office, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland, Belfast BT3 9ED, Northern Ireland, UK
Ciara Murnane
Trinity College Dublin, School of Medicine – Physiotherapy, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Ioan Pet
Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania
Teodor Vintila
Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania
David McCleery
Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland, UK
Todd Callaway
Department of Animal and Dairy Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
Alastair Douglas
Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland, UK
Lavinia Stef
Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; Correspondence to: Lavinia Stef, University of Life Sciences, King Mihai I from Timisoara, Calea Aradului, Nr. 119, Timis County, Romania.
Nicolae Corcionivoschi
Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, University of Life Sciences King Mihai I from Timisoara, 300645 Timisoara, Romania; Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland, UK; Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street, No. 3, 050044 Bucharest, Romania; Correspondence to: Nicolae Corcionivoschi, Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, 18a Newforge Lane, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland, UK.
The ongoing effects of climate change have exacerbated two significant challenges to global populations: the transmission of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain. Using the latest available scientific information this review explores how climate-related factors such as rainfall, floods, storms, hurricanes, cyclones, dust, temperature and humidity impact the spread of the foodborne pathogens Salmonella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Vibrio, Listeria, and Staphylococcus aureus. We explore the complex dynamics between environmental changes and the heightened risk of foodborne diseases, analysing the contribution of wildlife, insects and contaminated environments in the proliferation of AMR and climate change. This review paper combines a thorough analysis of current literature with a discussion on findings from a wide variety of studies to provide a comprehensive overview of how climatic factors contribute to the survival, persistence and transmission of bacterial pathogens in the food chain. In addition, we discuss the necessity for effective mitigation strategies and policies. By providing insights into the interrelationships between climate change and food safety, this review hopes to inform future research and policy development to promote safer and more sustainable food systems and further integration within the One Health approach.
