Cities 92.9 has obtained exclusive information about the ADM explosion that has, at least, injured 8 employees.
From a former employee we have learned that there’s possibly one dead from the massive explosion that took place Sunday evening. Two people were possibly airlifted and today, Sept. 12, social media posts suggest these two people possibly could have died. Cities 92.9 is awaiting confirmation from officials. We are also waiting for the investigation to conclude on how the explosion happened. Our source tells us it was from a hexane tank leak.
Hexane is commonly known to be a cleaning agent (degreaser). But it’s possible the East plant in Decatur, that exploded, was using the hexane to extract edible oils from seeds and vegetables, like soy and corn.
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ADM, a global leader in nutrition, announced in April of 2022 that it would invest approximately $300 million to significantly expand its Decatur, Illinois, alternative protein production.
There has been a push from the Biden Administration, via Executive order, to to bolster the U.S. biotechnology sector, including alternative proteins.
“The global trends of food security and sustainability are driving structural changes in the food industry, including strong growth in alternative proteins, and we’re investing to ensure ADM remains a leader in this vast and exciting space,” said Leticia Gonçalves, ADM’s president of Global Foods, in April of 2022.
The EPA says high levels of hexane, when exposed to humans, can cause mild nervous system effects, including dizziness, giddiness, slight nausea, and headache.
Chronic (longterm) exposure to hexane in air is associated with polyneuropathy in humans, with numbness in the extremities, muscular weakness, blurred vision, headache, and fatigue observed. Neurotoxic effects have also been exhibited in rats.
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Radio show host Jason Rantz discusses the alarming number of recent industrial accidents on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ in April of 2022.
“Accidents happen, but when you have well over a dozen food processing plants and warehouses getting destroyed or seriously damaged in just that last few weeks,” said Rantz. “You’ve got some people speculating that this might be an intentional way to disrupt the food supply.”
Rantz is correct:
Taylor Farms processing plant destroyed by fire could be rebuilt by spring 2023
One year later: family announces Belfast potato processing plant will not be rebuilt
Fire Shutters Arkansas Nestle Frozen Foods Plant
Shearers’ Foods explodes, burns down in Hermiston
Fiery Plane Crash at General Mills Food Processing Plant in Covington (GA), Two Dead
So over a dozen in just April of 2022 food processing plants and warehouses being destroyed by fires, explosions or even plane crashes.
