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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Del Rey

Disgruntled Disney staffer who hacked menus to adjust allergen warnings is jailed for 3 years and given $700,000 fine

Michael Scheuer has been sentenced to three years in prison for changing allergy information on Disney menus - (Orange County Sheriff's Office)

An ex-Disney World staffer who hacked into the company’s computer system and changed menu allergen warnings has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Michael Scheuer, 40, of Winter Garden, Florida, made some changes that were potentially deadly to people with peanut, tree nut, shellfish and milk allergies, but the menus never reached the restaurants.

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