Rising Alpha-Gal Syndrome Sparks Vegan Shift on Martha’s Vineyard
Originally Published 4 months ago — by VegNews.com
A rise in alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meat caused by tick bites, is leading more people in the US to avoid meat, with cases increasing due to climate change expanding tick habitats. This highlights the broader impact of climate change on food safety and the food system's vulnerability to pathogens and contamination.