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What if the pilots get food poisoning?

Short answer: They never eat the same meal.

It is a strict industry rule: The Captain and First Officer eat different meals (e.g., chicken vs. beef) prepared by different stations. If one meal is bad, the other pilot remains completely fine to fly.

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