United Airlines mishandled listeria contamination, endangering travellers, lawsuits claim

United Airlines failed to address critical food safety issues at Newark Liberty International, endangered passengers and retaliated against employees for speaking up, 3 high-level managers who worked in its catering division allege in lawsuits filed last month. United further engaged in a pattern of disregard for food safety and attempted to cover up problems, according to the lawsuits by United's former senior manager of food safety, the GM of the Newark catering facility, and a Newark food safety manager. United denied the allegations and said the lawsuits were without merit. "Everyone at United Airlines…is committed to serving our customers the safest and highest quality food in the air," it said. Additionally, United said it is unaware of any foodborne illnesses confirmed to be linked to any food served on its flights. <br/>