Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted over spoiled food, sick passengers

DETROIT (WWJ) -- A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to make a stop after passengers were served, and some ate, spoiled or contaminated food.

A spokesperson for the airline says Delta flight 136 was diverted to JFK airport in New York early Wednesday morning after it was discovered that a portion of the Main Cabin in-flight meal service was spoiled.

Family of some people on board told WWJ's Jonathan Carlson that ambulances were waiting to transport passengers, when the plane landed at JFK at 4 a.m., while others were treated in the jet bridge at JFK.

They described “absolute chaos on board," including passengers vomiting, restrooms overflowing, and people passing out.

A total of 227 passengers were on board the A330 plane, but Delta said it's not clear exactly how many people ate the spoiled food.

"Medical crews met the aircraft to treat any affected passengers and crew members," the statement by Delta continued. "Delta's Food Safety team has engaged our suppliers to immediately isolate the product and launch a thorough investigation into the incident. This is not the service Delta is known for and we sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience and delay in their travels."

Passengers were provided with transportation and hotel rooms in New York, and told they will be rebooked to continue to their destination.

The investigating into how this happened is ongoing.