American Airlines Says It Halted Service with Caterer that Detected Listeria at LAX
American Airlines passengers flying out of Los Angeles International Airport might not receive a meal on board this week, after listeria was detected at one of the airline's on-board caterers.
American stopped using Gate Gourmet on Wednesday, said Ross Feinstein, American Airlines' spokesman.
Listeria, a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea and can even be fatal, was found during a recent safety audit at Gate Gourmet's facilities. However, traces of the bacteria were detected on surfaces that do not come into contact with food, such as drains, the airline said.