Sometimes, the products your company specializes in may bring with them certain hazards: there are urban legends about workers getting caught in packing and grinding machines as well as the harmful effects that certain chemicals might cause.

But even consumer products meant for food can be dangerous. Sriracha sauce is a well-known spicy additive, and the Los Angeles Times reports that the company that makes it in Irwindale, California, has been commanded to cease its operations as long as nearby residents are suffering because of it.

30 people have reportedly been affected by the spice processing that the plants of Huy Fong Foods have been running, with symptoms of inflammation being reported. Apparently, the factory's work results in incredibly noticeable irritants that have become a local nuisance.

The Times quoted Fred Galante, Irwindale's City Attorney, on the commands which could result in further action if the company does not comply.

"If they fix it and the odor problems stop, we don't need this order; but so far the odor complaints continue," he said of the manufacturer.

There's a chance that a detail like this might go unnoticed in a supply chain that is disconnected and loosely operated. Companies that use software for manufacturing in order to track different production methods can try to "cover their bases" more effectively when it comes to minimizing harm and liability.

In that regard, software business solutions should be pursued no matter where your "base of operations" is and can be a great benefit to the work that you do and the way that you do it.