AUSTIN QUALITY FOODS
Quick Summary
- •Released 212,623 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $54,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 QUALITY LANE
CARY, NC 27513
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- WAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311821
- Inspections
- 6 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $54,500 · last Aug 9, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110002098890
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 139,523 | — |
| 2016 | 178,898 | +28% |
| 2017 | 212,623 | +19% |
| 2018 | 185,276 | -13% |
| 2019 | 156,474 | -16% |
| 2020 | 178,755 | +14% |
| 2021 | 173,298 | -3% |
| 2022 | 167,805 | -3% |
| 2023 | 134,401 | -20% |
| 2024 | 127,418 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 105,037 | 105,037 | — | — | 1,045 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,062 | 17,062 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 5,319 | 5,319 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 114,436 | 114,436 | — | — | 1,891 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 14,160 | 14,160 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 5,805 | 5,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 148,337 | 148,337 | — | — | 1,443 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 13,168 | 13,168 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 6,300 | 6,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 132,963 | 132,963 | — | — | 1,660 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 40,335 | 40,335 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 136,534 | 136,534 | — | — | 1,535 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 42,221 | 42,221 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 156,474 | 156,474 | — | — | 1,243 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 152,373 | 152,373 | — | — | 1,359 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 32,903 | 32,903 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 181,363 | 181,363 | — | — | 1,271 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 31,260 | 31,260 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 152,299 | 152,299 | — | — | 304 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 26,599 | 26,599 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 139,523 | 139,523 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 18,943 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 627 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 41,463 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,045 | TOWN OF CARY - NORTH CARY WWTP, CARY |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | HPV | Jun 29, 2021 | Oct 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 18, 2021 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2019 | May 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 26, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 1995 | Apr 21, 1997 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.