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Irwindale ends fight against Sriracha factory

Sriracha chili sauce is produced at the Huy Fong Foods factory in Irwindale, Calif. CEO David Tran has been at odds with the local city council over the smells emitted by the sauce factory.

Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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Irwindale ends fight against Sriracha factory

Tensions have finally cooled off in the spicy showdown between the city of Irwindale and the Huy Fong Foods Sriracha factory.

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The maker of the iconic rooster hot sauce has reached an agreement with the city after a months long battle in which Irwindale declared the factory a public nuisance. Here to tell us more is reporter Sarah Favot, who's been following this story for the Pasadena Star-News.