Delta Air Lines has removed some meals for a second consecutive day on approximately 75 of its international flights due to a spoiled food incident. This action follows reports of moldy chicken served on a Detroit to Amsterdam flight, resulting in passenger illness and an emergency landing.
Spoiled Food on Delta Flight Prompts Emergency Landing and Meal Service Adjustments
On Wednesday, Delta Flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport after passengers were served spoiled chicken meals. Multiple passengers reported becoming ill after consuming the moldy food, leading the pilot to announce the contamination. Although medical personnel were requested at the gate, no passengers required further medical attention upon landing.
Following the incident, Delta adjusted its food service on around 75 international flights on both Wednesday and Thursday. As a precautionary measure, economy passengers were offered a pasta-only option. The airline stated that this decision was made “out of an abundance of caution” while they investigate the source of the contaminated chicken.
Delta Launches Investigation and Issues Apology for Spoiled Food Incident
Delta has apologized for the incident and is actively investigating the situation. Their food safety team has isolated the product and is working with suppliers to determine the root cause of the contamination. The airline acknowledged that the incident “is not the service Delta is known for” and expressed sincere apologies for the inconvenience and travel delays experienced by their customers. Delta provided affected passengers with hotel rooms and food vouchers.
The investigation into the Delta Flight Spoiled Food incident is ongoing. The airline’s proactive response of removing potentially affected meals and launching a thorough investigation demonstrates a commitment to passenger safety and preventing future occurrences of spoiled food on their flights.
