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Haverhill Residents Decry Doughnut Odor From Dunkin’s Largest U.S. Bakery as City Delays Permit Vote

Health officials will review the Haverhill plant before councilors reconsider permits in January.

Overview

  • Neighbors say a persistent fried-dough smell from the new bakery has filled homes for about two months, prompting air-quality concerns.
  • The 93,500-square-foot facility produces roughly one million doughnuts per day and now supplies an estimated 200 to 300 Dunkin’ shops.
  • A representative for Creek Brook CML, tied to Cafua Management, says the plant uses brand-new equipment, dedicated fryer hoods and regular cleaning, and complies with regulations.
  • Health inspectors are expected to evaluate the site, and the City Council postponed a decision on large shortening-storage tanks until next month.
  • The company told councilors the tanks could support distribution to about 800 stores, while some residents warn expansion could worsen odors and others describe the scent as unobjectionable.