Ventura Foods, LLC, to Pay $157,000 Fine for Toxic Ammonia Release

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Great Taste Magazine - Los Angeles

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with food processing company Ventura Foods, LLC, located in Ontario, Calif. Ventura Foods has agreed to pay $157,900 for violations of federal regulations including failing to notify the proper officials immediately following the release of anhydrous ammonia, failure to submit a required Risk Management Plan, and inadequate chemical accident prevention.

Published by Stephanie To

08/15/13

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