On December 22, 2025, EPA filed an administrative settlement that requires Home Market Foods, Inc. to pay a $1.1 million civil penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ( CERCLA ). The company uses anhydrous ammonia as a refrigerant at its meat products facility in Norwood, Massachusetts ( Norwood Facility ) and its cold storage warehouse in Norton, Massachusetts ( Norton Facility ). The case stems from a December 2022 ammonia release at the Norwood Facility, which killed one contract worker and injured another. EPA followed up with inspections of both facilities, information requests, Notices of Violation for both facilities, and administrative orders. The company cooperated at every stage. Accordingly, DOJ and EPA agreed that resolving this case administratively would be the most expeditious approach to settlement. The Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) includes 16 counts alleging violations the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention ( RMP ) regulations at both facilities and alleges two violations of CERCLA's release reporting requirements at the Norwood Facility. EPA addressed all compliance obligations through administrative compliance orders. EPA has shared a copy of the CAFO with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, which is not delegated to implement these regulations.