Delta Airlines was forced to cancel meal service on more than 200 flights after the Food and Drug Administration uncovered a “food safety issue” at one of its catering facilities. The discovery, made last Friday during an FDA inspection, prompted Delta to suspend hot meal production at the Detroit Metro Airport facility.
Although no passengers or employees became ill, Delta has taken immediate action by moving meal preparation to other facilities. The airline is working closely with the FDA to investigate the issue and ensure that food safety is maintained.
Between Friday and Sunday, passengers on affected flights did not receive hot meals. Delta, however, provided them with travel vouchers or frequent flyer miles to make up for the disruption. The airline offers hot meals on international long-haul flights and for premium passengers on some domestic coast-to-coast routes.
Delta has faced similar challenges before. In July, a flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing after passengers were served moldy chicken. That incident caused multiple travelers to fall ill and led to significant backlash for the airline.
The airline is focused on addressing the current food safety concerns by working with the FDA and making changes to how meals are prepared. Delta emphasized that it will continue to take precautions to ensure passenger safety as meal service resumes.
With safety as the top priority, Delta plans to restore meal services soon while maintaining high standards for food preparation. The airline is determined to prevent further issues and ensure that passengers can travel comfortably.
