Airplane Food Cooked in Dirty Kitchens

A new report on airline food says many meals served by airlines are prepared in dirty kitchens. Inspectors from the USA’s Food and Drug Administration checked the cooking areas of three big catering companies. They provide the food for airlines such as American Airlines and United. The inspectors said food was not stored in cool temperatures and workers used unclean equipment. They also found cockroaches, flies and mice in the kitchens. One of the caterers, LSG Sky Chefs, said they worked hard to make sure their customers receive “safe, healthy and high-quality food".

Airplane food is often the subject of many jokes. Some people say they really hate it. This report makes us think a little more about how healthy it is. Many airlines boast about the quality of their food. Some say it is the same as that in top restaurants. Maybe it is better if we bring our own food. At least we can have something different from chicken or fish. We would also know it has been cooked properly. Maybe airlines could try making simple things. We don’t really need a menu full of food we’ve never heard of. Perhaps the safest option is to stick to fruit and biscuits or peanuts.

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