Explosion at NaturPak pet food plant injures 2

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According to reports, two people were seriously burned in an industrial accident February 11 at NaturPak, based in Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.

NaturPak is a co-manufacturer of shelf-stable food for both human and pet nutrition. Pet products include shelf-stable, human-grade wet pet food.

According to the Janesville Fire Department, it responded to an afternoon explosion that occurred "as a result of a steam over-pressurization." One person was transported to local hospital, while a second person was transported by MedFlight to the UW Hospital Burn Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

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