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Irwindale ends fight against Sriracha factory
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May 29, 2014
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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.
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.
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Tensions have finally cooled off in the spicy showdown between the city of Irwindale and the Huy Fong Foods 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.