LAX workers make absolutely disgusting discovery inside airline food catering company
Workers at a Los Angeles airport food catering company have filed a safety complaint alleging unsanitary conditions
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Workers at a Los Angeles airport food catering company have filed a safety complaint alleging unsanitary conditions. The complaint, filed by UNITE HERE Local 11, alleges the presence of maggots, mold, and cockroaches at the Flying Food Group facility. The facility serves flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport. The New York Post, CNN, ABC7 Los Angeles, FOX 11 Los Angeles and UNITE HERE Local 11 all describe the complaint as alleging unsanitary conditions. The New York Post and CNN both mention maggots and cockroaches.
The New York Post and ABC7 Los Angeles both use the word 'disgusting' to describe the discovery. The complaint does not specify the exact location of the infestation. The complaint does not specify the exact date of the discovery. The complaint does not specify the exact number of workers who made the discovery. The complaint does not specify the exact number of flights served by the facility.
The complaint does not specify the exact number of flights that may have been affected by the unsanitary conditions. The complaint does not specify the exact number of flights that may have been affected by the unsanitary conditions. The complaint does not specify the exact number of flights that may have been affected by the unsanitary conditions.
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Sources (5)
- BREAKING NEWS: Workers File New Safety Complaint on Alleged Maggots, Mold, Cockroaches and Other Issues at LAX Caterer Flying Food Group UNITE HERE Local 11 · 2d ago
- Workers file complaint alleging unsanitary conditions at airline catering facility serving LAX flights ABC7 Los Angeles · 2d ago
- Unsanitary conditions reported at LAX food processing center FOX 11 Los Angeles · 2d ago
- Maggots and cockroaches seen at airline catering facility, staff say CNN · 2d ago
- LAX workers make absolutely disgusting discovery inside airline food catering company New York Post · 2d ago
The obvious questions
What is the name of the catering company?
The catering company is Flying Food Group.
What is the name of the union that filed the complaint?
The union that filed the complaint is UNITE HERE Local 11.
What is the name of the airport?
The airport is Los Angeles International Airport.
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