Food Scandal on London Trains After First-Class Passengers Served Meals Made from Garbage

A serious incident on British passenger trains sparked widespread outrage after a staff member served meals made from garbage to first-class passengers, an act deemed unacceptable and a public health risk by observers.

The British news agency reported that employee Peter Duffy, who worked in the hospitality team of London North Eastern Railway (LNER), retrieved sausage rolls from a trash bin and served them to passengers as fresh meals, sparking a wave of outrage and anger.

A colleague of the employee, who reported the incident to the authorities, stated that strange noises coming from the train’s kitchen had raised suspicions before the matter was discovered, noting that the trash bin was frequently emptied before the meals were served.

Health authorities described the act as blatant negligence, warning that it could cause serious food poisoning, especially since the food was rearranged and served as if freshly prepared.

LNER issued a statement confirming the immediate dismissal of all employees involved and stating that it is cooperating with health authorities and the police to ensure they are held legally accountable, emphasizing a “zero-tolerance” policy for any breach of food safety standards.

Duffy is expected to face penalties ranging from fines to a potential permanent ban from working in the hospitality sector, and possibly a suspended prison sentence for gross negligence.

This scandal comes amid growing criticism from the Rail Passengers’ Union in Britain, which has called for a thorough investigation into train catering contracts, stressing that it is unacceptable for passengers to pay high prices for unsafe services.

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