Juice company Martinelli agrees to $128,000 settlement with EPA over handling of toxic chemical

The EPA says Martinelli didn't comply with regulations regarding the handling of a chemical used as a coolant, and that violated the Clean Air Act.

News 12 Staff

Sep 28, 2023, 12:52 PM

Updated 450 days ago

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S. Martinelli & Co. has agreed to a $128,000 settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency - over the juice company's handling of a toxic chemical.
The EPA says Martinelli didn't comply with regulations regarding the handling of a chemical used as a coolant, and that violated the Clean Air Act.
The agency says the company also didn't plan properly for a possible accidental release of the chemical.
The EPA has also settled with Del Mar Food Products over similar violations.