Boyle Heights Food Storage Facility Faces Missed Deadline Amidst Rotting Produce Concerns
Lineage Logistics in Boyle Heights is unlikely to meet the August 14th deadline set by Mayor Karen Bass to remove approximately 88 million pounds of rotting food. The food began to spoil after a fire in June caused a power…
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 2026 —
Boyle Heights, CA – A massive quantity of rotting food at a Lineage Logistics cold storage facility in Boyle Heights is unlikely to be removed by the August 14th deadline set by Mayor Karen Bass. The facility holds approximately 88 million pounds of food that began to spoil following a fire in June, which caused a critical power outage.
City officials and community members have voiced growing concerns that the deadline will be missed, potentially prolonging public health and nuisance issues that have already begun to affect the surrounding neighborhood. The scale of the task involves the removal of a colossal amount of spoiled product, a process that has been ongoing since the incident.
The fire in June disrupted the facility’s cold storage capabilities, leading to the spoilage of an extensive inventory. While cleanup efforts are reportedly underway, the sheer volume of the decaying food presents a significant logistical challenge. The exact timeline for the complete removal of the spoiled food remains uncertain.
Mayor Karen Bass had previously established the August 14th deadline in an effort to expedite the resolution of the situation and mitigate the impact on the local community. However, current assessments suggest this target may not be achievable given the complexities of the cleanup and removal operation.
Residents in the vicinity have expressed worry over potential health hazards associated with the prolonged presence of rotting food, including odors and the possible attraction of pests. The situation remains a developing story as efforts continue to address the aftermath of the power outage and the subsequent spoilage.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Damien, Alejandra Molina |Boyle Heights Beat on laist.com, see more information here.
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