I read an interesting story today about a new cricket virus that has killed millions of crickets that are raised and used for pet shop animals. The virus started in Europe and has finally reached the United States. It has caused some cricket growers to go out of business.
There are many cricket farms in the south and some are in real trouble. New sanitary measures must be taken to ensure the crickets are not exposed to the virus. This has been costly and time-consuming. The problem will be overcome but it has reminded us that food supplies of all types must be kept safe.