JFK Food Court, Photo: Kramchang, Flickr
Seattle-Tacoma International, Reagan National, Dallas-Fort Worth International and JFK Airports are just several airports mentioned in the study that are coming under scrutiny for violations such as cross-contamination and vermin.
Grab-and-go items pose a constant threat. "Grab-and-go coolers often don't keep sandwiches and salads cold enough to stop dangerous pathogens," USA Today reports.
For specific findings, check out the complete article on USA Today.
[Via USA Today]
Will you still eat airport food after reading this story? Let us know in the comments below.
12-27-2009 @2:55PM big eater said... This story is just another example of why the peanut-butter sandwich is the traveler's best friend.
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12-25-2009 @5:55PM Kevin Kadow said... And here we were all complaining about how bad the airplane food was so awful, at least until they took it away, when all along we should have been worrying about the airport food court instead!
Almost makes me glad my employer won't let me expense meals purchased at the airport!
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