Mold leaking from Jack Daniel's distillery pollutes the local area and residents are forced to spend millions of yen cleaning
It was reported that buildings, road signs, cars, etc. in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA, were blackened by mold leaking from local whiskey maker Jack Daniel's distillery. was reported. Local residents are busy cleaning up, and the situation is escalating into a legal battle.
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There are six Jack Daniel's distilleries in Lynchburg, and black mold is reported to be attached to everything outside around the distillery.
One resident says he had to pay about $10,000 to wash the mold off his home.
The fire hydrant is also black.
Nearby forests have been covered with black mold for years, and residents have expressed concern that it is harming local wildlife.
The local forests are filled with blackened trees.
Animal carcasses have also been spotted in the mold-infested area, but it's unclear if mold is the cause.
These molds are attributed to the barrel shed at Jack Daniel's distillery.
The fungus, named Baudoinia Compniacensis, was first discovered in 2007.
This mold grows on the ethanol vapors from whiskey barrels.
This mold, found everywhere outdoors, is destroying the local environment and covering homes and road signs.
The mold is so prevalent that the municipality no longer cleans the road signs and only replaces the signs that have become illegible.
Residents fought back to stop the spread of mold that covered the outdoors.
To stop Jack Daniel's building a new cooper because a couple who manage an old mansion used for weddings and events must frequently pressure wash and clean the exterior to prevent mold buildup. filed a lawsuit against
Mr. Patrick Long (right), the owner of the mansion, said, 'If you trace the branches of the tree with your fingernails, the tips of your fingers will be covered with mold. It's an unpleasant feeling.'
The problem has plagued the surrounding area for years, but locals say it has been exacerbated by the expansion of the distillery.
It is reported that the mold epidemic started around 2018. However, when Long purchased his home in Lynchburg in 2020, Jack Daniel's had only two barrel sheds, so mold wasn't as prevalent.
However, since increasing the number of facilities to six, mold seems to have gotten out of control. In addition, Jack Daniel plans to expand the operation of the barrel hut to 20 locations in the next few years.
In response to Long's allegations of illegal expansion of the barrel house, Jack Daniels said, 'During the siting and construction process, we worked closely with Lincoln County, providing all information requested by local authorities and providing , adhered to regulatory requirements, strict industry guidelines and strict internal standards in warehouse construction.”
As mold continues to ravage the town, home values are plummeting and locals are worried about their health.
Local resident Becky Carroll told a public hearing in 2018 that she believed the mold could lead to cancer and caused serious health problems for herself and her family, telling authorities to bring the issue to light. I tried to let you know
The community is demanding Jack Daniels install an air filtration system in the barrel that costs about $300,000 to stop ethanol emissions, but the company says it's a popular whiskey. It may impair the flavor of the product,' he said.
According to The New York Times, Jack Daniel's admitted that mold in whiskey is a nuisance, but insists it is not a health hazard to humans or animals and can be 'easily' removed by washing. Did. In addition, when residents suggested that nearby houses and businesses be washed, they refused, saying, ``There is a possibility that you may be held responsible for damage caused during washing.''
Lynchburg has a long history of Jack Daniel's 'town employer,' and community concerns have been voiced that this historical context could affect lawsuits against the company. is going up.
``I think there are quality of life concerns,'' Carroll said. It also calls for a survey of the environmental impact, as residents remain ignorant of the health hazards posed by it.
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