Food Security Seeks Cyber Assistance

Many of us remember or may have been affected by a recent nationwide salmonella outbreak originally thought to be caused by tainted tomatoes that was then later determined to be caused by jalapeno and serrano peppers from Mexico. By the time the cause was determined, it ended up costing both industries millions, and causing many unsuspecting consumers much discomfort.
How can we secure our food supply?

Schools Add Bomb Detection to Teachers' Duties

Columbia Public Schools teachers become an unofficial bomb squad if someone threatens to blow up a school. If a bomb threat is made, the district's emergency response plan calls for teachers to sweep their classrooms for potential explosives and listen for "ticking" noises, according to internal instructions given anonymously to the Tribune. If a suspicious item is located, teachers are instructed not to touch it and to report it immediately to building administration.
Are educators qualified detectors?