Record GL-26
Norovirus outbreak linked to catering equipment across two transatlantic flights
| Date of record | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Europe to North America |
| Type | Foodborne illness outbreak — multi-flight |
| Source tier | Tier 2 — food safety industry publication |
What the record shows
A 2023 norovirus outbreak affecting passengers on two transatlantic flights was reported as linked to poorly sanitised kitchen equipment used by a European caterer.
Reporting on the same subject notes Listeria contamination has previously been identified in smoked salmon served in first-class meals.
Evidence gap
The link was established to equipment at a facility. The public record does not identify which production run was affected, which carts carried it, or how product was handled between the facility and the two aircraft concerned.