LOS ANGELES: Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have stopped serving hot meals from Gate Gourmet at Los Angeles International Airport after listeria bacteria were found in the caterer's local kitchen. Delta said it still gets cheese and fruit plates and wraps that are prepared in another part of the LAX Gate Gourmet facility but is getting hot meals from another Gate Gourmet facility in California. Delta spokeswoman Catherine Sirna said on Tuesday the airline temporarily changed caterers so Gate Gourmet can be more aggressive in improving food safety. American Airlines suspended service from Gate Gourmet at LAX two weeks ago. Gate Gourmet spokeswoman Catherine Nugent said the listeria was not found on food-contact surfaces.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2017 03:33 UTC