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Loose raw sugar was discharged to the Carquinez Strait.
Regulations & Standards
EPA Accuses Sugar Company of Violating Clean Water ActEPA Accuses Sugar Company of Violating Clean Water Act

The EPA has initiated an Administrative Order on Consent with C&H Sugar Co. in response to Clean Water Act violations at the company's sugar refinery in Crockett, CA.

byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Jan 24, 2025
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PharmaCann is a cannabis extraction company
Industrial Fires & Explosions
2 Injured from Explosion at Cannabis Extraction Plant2 Injured from Explosion at Cannabis Extraction Plant
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 23, 2025
1 Min Read
Police, firefighters, and Klang Health Office officers were conducting inspections at the site on Tuesday.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Chemical Explosion Levels Building, Injures 32Chemical Explosion Levels Building, Injures 32
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
The MOU is for implementation of TSCA Section 6.
Chemical
EPA & OSHA Partner on Chemical Safety to Protect WorkersEPA & OSHA Partner on Chemical Safety to Protect Workers
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
This is the second fire at a Tyson plant in a few weeks.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Tyson Foods Plant Leads to Fire Crews with Chemical BurnsFire at Tyson Foods Plant Leads to Fire Crews with Chemical Burns
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
The dye was removed in cosmetics in 1990.
Food & Beverage
FDA Bans Red Food Dye No. 3 from Foods and BeveragesFDA Bans Red Food Dye No. 3 from Foods and Beverages
byKristen Kazarian
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
This first volume includes events in 15 states.
Chemical
US Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident Reports
US Chemical Safety Board Offering Public Serious Chemical Incident Reports
Jan 15, 2025
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The FDA wants consumers to be able to grab, glance, and go with the FOP Nutrition Box.
Regulations & Standards
FDA Proposes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label on Foods
FDA Proposes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label on Foods
Jan 14, 2025
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
This is part of the agency's Closer to Zero initiative.
Regulations & Standards
FDA Sets Limits on Lead in Certain Baby Foods
FDA Sets Limits on Lead in Certain Baby Foods
Jan 13, 2025
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The workers tried to extinguish the fire using the factory’s firefighting system
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Massive Fire Levels Entire Chemical Plant
Massive Fire Levels Entire Chemical Plant
Jan 13, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Chemicals are added to the list based on their toxicity, persistence in the environment, and potential for exposure.
Chemical
EPA Adds 9 PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory
EPA Adds 9 PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory
Jan 9, 2025
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The plant opened in 1966
Occupational Safety
OSHA Investing Death at Tyson Foods Plant
OSHA Investing Death at Tyson Foods Plant
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
CSB Video on BioLab Westlake fire
Industrial Fires & Explosions
US Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on 2020 BioLab Fire
US Chemical Safety Board Shares Safety Video on 2020 BioLab Fire
Jan 7, 2025
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The company faces $103,245 in penalties for recent violations
Occupational Safety
OSHA Cites Meat Processing Plant for Safety Violations
OSHA Cites Meat Processing Plant for Safety Violations
Jan 7, 2025
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Various products were potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Product Recalls
FDA Recall Update: December 2024
FDA Recall Update: December 2024
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
In the 1880s and early 1900s, formaldehyde was mainly used as an embalming agent or medical preservative
Chemical
EPA Completes Final TSCA Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde
EPA Completes Final TSCA Risk Evaluation for Formaldehyde
Jan 3, 2025
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Ring bologna was recalled
Product Recalls
USDA Recall Report: December 2024
USDA Recall Report: December 2024
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Northwest Naturals has recalled its cat food turkey recipe
Product Recalls
Dog and Cat Food Brands Pull Products from Shelves
Dog and Cat Food Brands Pull Products from Shelves
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Acid spilled and mixed with chlorine
Industrial Fires & Explosions
20 Injured in Toxic Chemical Spill at Cheese Plant
20 Injured in Toxic Chemical Spill at Cheese Plant
Dec 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The poultry union stated that several union workers were severely burned by the fire.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
1 Killed in Major Fire at Tyson Foods Plant
1 Killed in Major Fire at Tyson Foods Plant
Dec 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The eggs were first recalled in late November.
Product Recalls
FDA Increases Recall Alert of Costco Eggs to Highest Class
FDA Increases Recall Alert of Costco Eggs to Highest Class
Dec 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
OSHA requires every business with employees to have a written safety manual
Occupational Safety
Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2024
Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2024
Dec 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
Healthy food label
Food & Beverage
FDA Updates 'Healthy' Claim Definition on Food
FDA Updates 'Healthy' Claim Definition on Food
Dec 19, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
This is the third incident for the company since July.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Fire at Grain Elevator Led to Multiple Emergency Crew Response
Fire at Grain Elevator Led to Multiple Emergency Crew Response
Dec 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
There have been 7 recalls due to possible Listeria contamination to-date.
Food & Beverage
Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Stronger Measures to Prevent Listeria
Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Stronger Measures to Prevent Listeria
Dec 18, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Seymour Paint manufactures spray paint, specialty paint and coatings, adhesives, and more.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Explosion at Paint Facility Leaves 2 Hospitalized
Explosion at Paint Facility Leaves 2 Hospitalized
Dec 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The explosion could be heard from 2 km (1.24 mi) away.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Cement Plant Explosion Injures 2
Cement Plant Explosion Injures 2
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Explosions have occurred throughout the year from dust, chemical reactions and more.
Industrial Fires & Explosions
6 Worst Explosions of 2024
6 Worst Explosions of 2024
Dec 13, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Two companies distributed the cucumbers in various forms around the country
Product Recalls
Salmonella Recalls Linked to Cucumbers
Salmonella Recalls Linked to Cucumbers
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Carbon monoxide is colorless and has no taste or odor
Industrial Fires & Explosions
Carbon Monoxide Leak at Meat Processing Plant Leads to Worker Hospitalizations
Carbon Monoxide Leak at Meat Processing Plant Leads to Worker Hospitalizations
Dec 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Five fundamentals of recall management
Product Recalls
How to Prepare for a Food or Beverage Recall
How to Prepare for a Food or Beverage Recall
Dec 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The goal is to provide more clarity, transparency, and cost savings for US consumers.
Regulations & Standards
USDA & FDA Look to Industry to Clarify Date Labeling
USDA & FDA Look to Industry to Clarify Date Labeling
Dec 6, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
The contractor employed 11 children to use corrosive cleaners to clean dangerous processing equipment.
Regulations & Standards
Contractor Fined for Employing Children at Pork Processing Plant
Contractor Fined for Employing Children at Pork Processing Plant
Dec 5, 2024
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byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
6 products were recalled due to incorrect labeling
Product Recalls
FDA Recall Update: November 2024
FDA Recall Update: November 2024
Dec 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor
Roasted chicken and other RTE meat and poultry products were recalled due to Listeria
Product Recalls
USDA Recall Report: November 2024
USDA Recall Report: November 2024
Dec 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristen Kazarian, Managing Editor

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