Delta investigating spoiled meals that led to emergency landing
What caused Delta's flight diversion this week?
Delta's flight diversion this week was caused by spoiled in-flight meals served on board. The incident occurred on Delta Flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam, which was forced to divert to New York's JFK airport 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, and the airline's food safety team is working to investigate the incident and isolate the contaminated product.
How many passengers were medically examined at JFK?
About a dozen passengers on Delta Flight 136 were medically examined at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the flight was diverted due to reports of spoiled meals. No one was taken to the hospital, and the flight crew did not eat the food.
Did the flight crew consume the contaminated food?
The flight crew did not consume the contaminated food on the Delta Air Lines flight that was forced to make an emergency landing due to spoiled meals. The airline confirmed that the crew members consulted with medical experts before deciding to divert the flight, and they did not eat the spoiled food.