EPA v. Schreiber Foods, Inc. - Carthage CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty

Case summary

EPA Region 7 reached a settlement resolving Clean Air Act Section 112(r) violations at a Schreiber Foods processed cheese facility in Carthage, Missouri that uses anhydrous ammonia. Following a December 16?18, 2024 inspection, EPA alleged Schreiber failed to: (1) implement Program 3 prevention requirements?including maintaining the process per recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (e.g., an inaccessible eyewash and a main engine room door not tightly fitted and lacking panic hardware); (2) conduct and document annual emergency coordination with local emergency planning and response organizations; and (3) meet the Clean Air Act general duty by storing incompatible chemicals in close proximity. Schreiber agreed to pay a $93,106 civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Schreiber Foods, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• SCHREIBER FOODS CARTHAGE PLANT

  127 WEST CLAXTON AVENUE, CARTHAGE, MO, 64836

  Registry ID: 110000756520

• SCHREIBER FOODS CARTHAGE PLANT

  127 WEST CLAXTON AVENUE, CARTHAGE, MO, 64836

  Registry ID: 110000756520

Statutes cited

• CAA 112R — General Duty/Accidental Release
• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Schreiber Foods, Inc. - Carthage CAA 113D1 Action For Penaltyentered 2026-06-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $93,106

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-06-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-06-29Final Order Issued
• 2026-06-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-07-20Enforcement Action Closed