Judge denies California town’s request to halt hot sauce production

LOS ANGELES, Nov 5:   A Los Angeles suburb that sued to curb the strong, spicy odor emitted from a chili-processing plant lost its initial bid for a court injunction against the makers of the popular Sriracha-brand hot pepper sauce on Thursday. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert O’Brien denied a motion from the small city of Irwindale for a temporary restraining order against Huy Fong Foods, calling the request “rather edgy.” (agencies)