“When companies fail to immediately report a release, they face serious consequences.”
The Eggo waffles factory in San Jose was fined $85,000 for"negligently discharging an air contaminant."The Eggo waffles facility will need to pay a hefty fine after it accidentally released toxic ammonia, requiring locals to shelter in place last year.
The Kellogg’s-owned Eggo was fined $85,000 on Friday by the Santa Clara County district attorney's office following the Jan. 22, 2021, incident that leaked 3,400 pounds of anhydrous ammonia into the area. If inhaled, anhydrous ammonia, which is often found in refrigerators, can cause nausea, vomiting or swelling of the throat, among other symptoms. Exposure to ammonia can also lead to death.
“Public safety and the environment are threatened with every passing minute in these cases,” Deputy District Attorney Jason Bussey said in aBEST OF SFGATE
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