Denver International Airport was the unwelcome host to a bout of food poisoning this holiday season, affecting employees of United Airlines after they consumed holiday meals provided by the company. According to Aviation A2Z, over 200 flight attendants and other United Airlines employees reported falling ill, with symptoms indicating a direct correlation to the meals served at the airport.
As reported by Denver7, after an update from the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), 24 individuals reported food poisoning symptoms, a downward revision from the earlier estimates which were previously around "200 employees" but the precision of the meal tracking system utilized by United Airlines through badge scans allowed for a more accurate assessment. The AFA has advised those affected to report their sickness to supervisors and assured them that absences due to this incident would not be recorded as "Holiday Absence."
"United is monitoring reports from some employees about gastrointestinal symptoms following holiday meals served to Denver employees on Wednesday, and we are in contact with health authorities," the airline stated, as mentioned by CBS News Colorado. The company affirmed there has been no impact on their operation despite these reports.
Dr. Heather Young, Director of Infection Prevention at Denver Health, emphasized the ubiquity of food poisoning, stating, "Millions of people have symptoms of food poisoning throughout the year," as obtained by CBS News Colorado and during a time of year when food plays a central role at gatherings it becomes crucial to follow proper food handling and preparation tips to minimize such risks, a phenomenon not alien to seasoned travelers and cabin crews who ply the skies even when the hearth calls most homeward during such festive times.
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