Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
FOSTER FARMS LIVINGSTON COMPLEX
Quick Summary
- •Released 29,118 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $515,906 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
843 DAVIS STREET
LIVINGSTON, CA 95334
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- MERCED County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 311615
- Inspections
- 6 · last Oct 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $515,906 · last Oct 2, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000485145
How This Compares
#63
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#2,279
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+599% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,123 | — |
| 2016 | 24,685 | +12% |
| 2017 | 29,118 | +18% |
| 2018 | 21,602 | -26% |
| 2020 | 101,112 | — |
| 2021 | 149,688 | +48% |
| 2022 | 145,478 | -3% |
| 2023 | 121,148 | -17% |
| 2024 | 154,540 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 85,174 | — | — | 85,174 | 737 | |
| Ammonia | 64,354 | 61,530 | — | 2,824 | 5,909 | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,573 | 3,573 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,439 | 1,439 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 62,675 | — | — | 62,675 | 699 | |
| Ammonia | 53,873 | 50,855 | — | 3,018 | 5,983 | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,548 | 3,548 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,052 | 1,052 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 76,515 | — | — | 76,515 | 114 | |
| Ammonia | 63,390 | 59,696 | — | 3,694 | 6,018 | |
| Peracetic acid | 4,170 | 4,170 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,403 | 1,403 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 81,583 | — | — | 81,583 | 1,139 | |
| Ammonia | 65,554 | 63,401 | — | 2,153 | 198 | |
| Peracetic acid | 2,551 | 2,551 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 79,151 | — | — | 79,151 | 2,383 | |
| Ammonia | 18,397 | 16,523 | — | 1,874 | 66 | |
| Peracetic acid | 3,564 | 3,564 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,459 | 8,243 | — | 3,216 | 818 | |
| Ammonia | 10,143 | 10,009 | — | 134 | 135 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15,255 | 10,707 | — | 4,548 | 1,156 | |
| Ammonia | 13,191 | 13,002 | — | 189 | 189 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 672 | 672 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12,567 | 12,437 | — | 130 | 131 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,118 | 9,542 | — | 2,576 | 656 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,609 | 10,008 | — | 1,601 | 141 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10,514 | 8,913 | — | 1,601 | 660 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 16,547 |
| Peracetic acid | — | — | — | 714,540 |
| Ammonia | — | 5,909 | — | 948,754 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 3,428,530 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BILLY WRIGHT LANDFILL
LOS BANOS, CA
|
Ammonia | — | 243 | — | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TRANSPORT DBA ACTENVIRO
SACRAMENTO, CA
|
Ammonia | — | 5,666 | — | — |
|
BILLY WRIGHT LANDFILL
LOS BANOS, CA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 737 | — | — | — |
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 | Feb 12, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 8, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 21, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 2, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 14, 2023 | Jan 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 18, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 18, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 18, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 18, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 1, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 1, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 24, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 25, 2022 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 25, 2021 | Dec 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 31, 2021 | May 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Feb 26, 2020 | Sep 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Dec 16, 2019 | Apr 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 9, 2019 | Oct 7, 2021 | 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.
Judicial
· Case 09-1998-0117
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604123291 · Oct 2, 2024
$4,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604250578 · Oct 2, 2024
$4,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604026867 · Jun 5, 2024
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604003217 · Jun 5, 2024
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603992729 · Apr 25, 2024
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603969882 · Apr 25, 2024
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603925453 · Mar 18, 2024
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603952520 · Mar 18, 2024
$5,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603895799 · Feb 13, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603993925 · Jan 11, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604010678 · Oct 3, 2023
$1,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603745674 · Oct 3, 2023
$1,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603954809 · Sep 25, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603766770 · Aug 9, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603726593 · Jun 13, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603583853 · Apr 17, 2023
$8,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603659006 · Apr 17, 2023
$8,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603659007 · Apr 17, 2023
$7,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603583854 · Apr 17, 2023
$7,000
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