×

Acid Leaks At Cold Spring Food Processing Plant, 26 Taken to Hospital

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Ashley Menzemer
Jun 6, 2025 | 1:09 PM
Jake Judd/KNSI News

(KNSI) — Over two dozen people were taken to CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital Friday morning following a chemical spill at Pilgrim’s Pride in Cold Spring.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the leak of peracetic acid happened about 8:15. Buildings were quickly evacuated, and workers were shepherded to safety before first responders reached the scene. The spill was contained to the inside of the facility, but 26 people were taken for further treatment.

Peracetic acid is made by combining acetic acid with hydrogen peroxide. It’s an effective disinfectant that neutralizes bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and viruses in the food industry.

___

Copyright 2025 Leighton Media. All rights reserved. This material may not be broadcast, published, redistributed, or rewritten, in any way without consent.

Central Minnesota Dairy Farm to Host Renewable Energy Facility Converting Food Waste to Natural Gas
(KNSI) - A Litchfield dairy farm is the site of a new renewable energy facility that will convert food waste into natural gas. Vanguard Renewables broke ground Thursday on an anaerobic digestion plant at Wagner Dairy, a family operation that has been...
Jennifer Lewerenz 1h ago
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Unveils More Than 60 New State Water Trail Maps
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched more than 60 new state water trail maps, including those for the Sauk and Long Prairie rivers and the North Fork of the Crow River. The maps, according to a recent press release, are...
Erik Suchy 1h ago
Target Recalls Up & Up Baby Wipes Over Contamination Risk Linked to Serious Infections
(KNSI) - Target is voluntarily recalling two lines of its Up & Up brand baby wipes due to potential microbial contamination. Parents contacted the company after noticing product discoloration and reported skin and eye irritation and infections po...
Jennifer Lewerenz 2h ago
St. John's Prep Junior Wins Fourth Track and Field State Title
(KNSI) - St. John's Prep junior Margaret Duffy took home a win at the Minnesota State High School League State Track and Field Championships on Thursday. Duffy won the state championship title in the Class A 3,200-meter race on June 4 with a time of ...
Erik Suchy 41m ago
See More

FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!

FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!

KNSI on Twitter

No feed items available at this time.

Pause Auto-Update | Back to Top