FOOD SHORTAGE
Cyber Attack on Produce Giant Dole Shuts Down Production Plants in North America By Cristina Laila
Feb. 22, 2023 7:40 pm – A cyber attack on produce giant Dole shut down production plants, according to a company memo obtained by CNN.
“Dole Food Company is in the midst of a Cyber Attack and have subsequently shut down our systems throughout North America,” Emanuel Lazopoulos, senior vice president at Dole’s Fresh Vegetables division, said in a February 10 memo to retailers, according to CNN.
The hack, which is being reported as a ransomware, led to a shortage of Dole salad kits.
Some customers noticed Dole salad kits were not in stock in stores on Tuesday.
Dole said it contained the threat and “engaged leading third-party cybersecurity experts” to secure its systems.
Study Finds Egg Yolk Blocks COVID Virus in Body – At Same Time Chicken Farms Are Burning Down and There’s an Egg Shortage in America By Jim Hoft
Feb. 21, 2023 3:40 pm – In January several fire crews were called to a massive fire that occurred at an egg farm in Bozrah, Connecticut.
The fire occurred at Hillandale Farms located on Schwartz Road.
The Colchester Fire Department told the press at the time that the large scale fire has even caused water issues and more water tankers are being called to the scene.
