Kristin Demoranville

And I don't want that kind of wake up call because that, first of all, that means people might be hurt. But the other part is I don't want people who don't know talking about it in a manner of, I read an article, I read a book, so that's why I'm now an expert people. And I'm afraid of that happening in the food industry and the food supply.

And I don't want that kind of wake up call because that, first of all, that means people might be hurt. But the other part is I don't want people who don't know talking about it in a manner of, I read an article, I read a book, so that's why I'm now an expert people. And I'm afraid of that happening in the food industry and the food supply.

That's something that really does make me upset and keeps me nervous.

That's something that really does make me upset and keeps me nervous.

Hello, listeners. It's time for today's breaking news segment, where we'll bring you up-to-date headlines from the food industry and examine how cybersecurity plays a role in these crucial issues. First, let's turn our attention to the Boar's Head food safety crisis.

Hello, listeners. It's time for today's breaking news segment, where we'll bring you up-to-date headlines from the food industry and examine how cybersecurity plays a role in these crucial issues. First, let's turn our attention to the Boar's Head food safety crisis.

Boar's Head, a well-established name in deli meats, is facing a severe public health crisis after the Listeria outbreak linked to their ready-to-eat products. Tragically, nine people have died and 57 others have been hospitalized, many who will suffer from lifelong complications as a result.

Boar's Head, a well-established name in deli meats, is facing a severe public health crisis after the Listeria outbreak linked to their ready-to-eat products. Tragically, nine people have died and 57 others have been hospitalized, many who will suffer from lifelong complications as a result.

The recall of these products was issued, but that was only part of a much larger problem. Recently, inspection reports shed light on unsanitary conditions at one of their facilities, including the presence of mold, insect infestations, and leftover meat residue, which likely contributed to the contamination.

The recall of these products was issued, but that was only part of a much larger problem. Recently, inspection reports shed light on unsanitary conditions at one of their facilities, including the presence of mold, insect infestations, and leftover meat residue, which likely contributed to the contamination.

In response to this crisis, Boar's Head shut down the Virginia facility, discontinuing its Liverwurst product, and formed a Food Safety Council, composing of top experts to prevent future disasters.

In response to this crisis, Boar's Head shut down the Virginia facility, discontinuing its Liverwurst product, and formed a Food Safety Council, composing of top experts to prevent future disasters.

Next, let's discuss the avian influenza outbreak. Since April of 2024, 14 human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu have been confirmed.

Next, let's discuss the avian influenza outbreak. Since April of 2024, 14 human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza or bird flu have been confirmed.

These cases primarily affect poultry workers exposed to the infected birds. Though human cases remain rare, the virus has caused widespread concern within the poultry industry, leading to the culling of hundreds of thousands of birds to contain the outbreak.

These cases primarily affect poultry workers exposed to the infected birds. Though human cases remain rare, the virus has caused widespread concern within the poultry industry, leading to the culling of hundreds of thousands of birds to contain the outbreak.

In response, the USDA and CDC have heightened their surveillance efforts and reinforced biosecurity measures at poultry facilities nationwide. That's your breaking news update where food safety and cybersecurity converge. Stay tuned for more insights after the break.

In response, the USDA and CDC have heightened their surveillance efforts and reinforced biosecurity measures at poultry facilities nationwide. That's your breaking news update where food safety and cybersecurity converge. Stay tuned for more insights after the break.

I think the ability to be relatable and to find the ability to find common ground is what's probably the most important. I will say that food safety culture has adopted cybersecurity as part of its culture processes now because food defense is very similar to what we go through and in cybersecurity.

I think the ability to be relatable and to find the ability to find common ground is what's probably the most important. I will say that food safety culture has adopted cybersecurity as part of its culture processes now because food defense is very similar to what we go through and in cybersecurity.