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Former Disney Employee Michael Scheuer Pleads Guilty to Hacking Menus to Hide Peanut Content and Adding Swastika

Jan 11, 2025, 12:00 PM

A former Disney employee, Michael Scheuer, has pleaded guilty to hacking the menu-making software used in Disney restaurants. The plea deal reveals that Scheuer manipulated the menus to falsely indicate that certain food items did not contain allergens, including peanuts, which pose a risk to those with allergies. Additionally, prosecutors disclosed that during one of the hacks, Scheuer added a swastika to a menu. This case highlights serious concerns regarding food safety and the integrity of allergen information provided to customers at Disney establishments.