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Could climate change be playing a role in this current Cyclospora outbreak?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expanded the cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, as the number of cases surge nationwide.

Frida Garza, staff writer at Grist, reports that climate change may be worsening the spread of the foodborne pathogen. Garza talks with host Anthony Brooks.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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