Food contamination forces emergency landing of flight with 277 passengers

Think of flying for a holiday and your flight makes an emergency landing because of food contamination in the in-flight meal. Well, this might sound bizarre but a similar incident took place recently that led to an emergency landing of a Delta Airlines flight. Scroll down to read the details.

As per reports, a Delta Airlines flight was recently forced to make an emergency landing in New York after passengers received a meal service that was reportedly "spoiled." As per sources, the A330 plane, which had 277 customers on board, left Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Tuesday and was later diverted to John F.Kennedy International Airport after it was discovered that in-flight meals were spoiled.
As of now no official information has been issued about how the contamination was detected and how many of the 277 passengers consumed the meal or whether any of them suffered any food poisoning.
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As per sources, Delta is investigating the incident after the news went viral, they confirmed the incident and issued a statement, which reads, ''Delta flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York's JFK early Wednesday morning after reports that a portion of the Main Cabin in-flight meal service was spoiled. Medical crews met the aircraft to treat any affected passengers and crew members. Delta's Food Safety team has engaged our suppliers to immediately isolate the product and launch a thorough investigation into the incident. This is not the service Delta is known for, and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay in their travels.''

In case you get stuck in such a situation in life or when flying a new airlines or destination, here is a list of preventive measures to follow:
Choose safe foods: Always opt for foods that are less likely to cause food poisoning, such as dry snacks, fruits with peels, and packaged foods.
Check food temperature: Make sure hot foods are served hot and cold foods are served cold. Avoid lukewarm meals.
Avoid raw foods: Avoid consuming raw or undercooked foods, such as salads, sushi, or unpasteurized dairy products.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, but ensure it's from a sealed bottle to avoid contamination.
Hand hygiene: Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands before eating to reduce the risk of transferring bacteria to your mouth.
Bring your own snacks: Consider bringing your own pre-packaged, non-perishable snacks from home.
Inspect food packaging: Check that food packaging is intact and hasn’t been tampered with before consumption.
Report suspicious food: If you notice anything unusual about the food served (such as an off smell or taste), avoid eating it and inform the flight attendant.
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