ncorman - This happened to me recently on a flight from DEN-SEA. The flight was delayed and the passengers played musical airplanes because of mechanical problems. Five hours later we were back on the original plane, ready for takeoff.

The purser informed those of us in first class that the meals had been sitting in the oven for "God knows how long" and a GateGourmet tester indicated they had been above "safe" temperatures. We were told we could either "risk" eating these meals, or feast on the Y mystery boxes.

Since I was beyond hungry, I "risked it" and by all accounts have survived to tell about it.

So, to answer your question, it appears that there are food standards regulations about how long food can sit open or in the oven. It's a policy that makes sense, IMHO.

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