Dec. 16, 2024

Strange Stories: Eggnog Explosion

Strange Stories: Eggnog Explosion

We discuss (with minimal egg-aggeration) the curious and combustible case of the eggnog explosion at a Totowa, NJ, pharma lab in August 2014. The blast tore through three stories and blew out the back of the building from a reported mechanical failure. We toast to the lives spared and only minor injuries.

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Severed | True Crime Podcast

We discuss (with minimal egg-aggeration) the curious and combustible case of the eggnog explosion at a Totowa, NJ, pharma lab in August 2014. The blast tore through three stories and blew out the back of the building from a reported mechanical failure. We toast to the lives spared and only minor injuries.


CW | TW: This episode discusses a vat of explosive eggnog, and, no, we haven’t drunk too much of the holiday or Christmas spirits. Listener discretion is advised.


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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

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Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson


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Sources


Article (and Audio): “2 Injured After Vate of Eggnog Flavoring Explodes in Totowa, NJ” by Josh Einiger (ABC7NY; Eyewitness News)


Article: “N.J. Eggnog Blast Blamed on Mechanical Failure” by Steve Strunsky (NJ.com)


Article: “OSHA Fines Mars Wrigley after Workers Fall into Vat of Chocolate” (KNOPNews)


Eggnog Recipe: Traditional Eggnog Recipe (AllRecipes.com)


YouTube: Farm to Bottle: How Eggnog is Made (Maryland Public TV)


Website: PharmaChem

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