November 21, 2023

Ingredion Incorporated, which makes plant-based ingredients, has settled with the EPA, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and the Indiana Attorney General’s Office for violating the Clean Air Act at its corn wet milling facility.  Ingredion allegedly failed to operate and monitor certain equipment, resulting in its facility emitting particulate matter above allowable limits.  Under the settlement, Ingredion will pay a civil penalty of over $1.1 million and implement measures costing almost $7 million to help reduce and offset their emissions.  DOJ

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