Ammonia Leak at Perdue Plant

A major ammonia leak at Perdue’s Milford, Delaware facility sent 68 pounds of hazardous gas into the air over the weekend — the result of a failed seal on an air exchanger. Nine workers were hospitalized as a precaution but all recovered quickly. Emergency crews monitored air quality while repairs were made, restoring normal operations. This follows a smaller leak just days prior involving six pounds of ammonia — raising serious safety concerns. Perdue says worker safety is paramount, launching a full investigation with authorities. Anhydrous ammonia is highly irritating, affecting eyes and nose even in small exposures — and state regulators are still digging into the details. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b14893f6902fb98c