Evaluation of Flu-Like Symptoms in Workers Handling Xanthan Gum Powder

Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics

“…Xanthan gum Pure-culture fermentation of glucose or corn syrup from the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris; the polysaccharide is recovered by precipitation and purification with isopropyl alcohol, followed by drying and milling 33,60…”

“…Xanthan gum Pure-culture fermentation of glucose or corn syrup from the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris; the polysaccharide is recovered by precipitation and purification with isopropyl alcohol, followed by drying and milling 33,60 Gellan gum Aerobic submerged fermentation using the bacterium Pseudomonas elodea; small seed fermentation is followed by pasteurization; the gum is recovered by precipitation with isopropyl alcohol, followed by drying and milling 99 Pure culture fermentation of carbohydrates by Pseudomonas elodea, purified by recovery with isopropyl alcohol, dried, and milled 86 Gellan gum can be recovered using alcohol precipitation (high acyl gum) or with alkali (deacylated gum) 14 Produced by an organism that appears to belong to the Auromonas (ATCC 31461) genus; glycerate substitution predominates over acetate 12 Sphingomonas paucimobilis produce gellan gum 86 Production is affected by media components, carbon source, nitrogen source, precursors, agitation rate, pH, temperature, and oxygen 86…”

“…The relationship between the handling of xanthan gum powder and adverse symptoms was examined using exposure groups based on average percentage of time spent in a plant that uses a fermentation process to manufacture xanthan gum, not on the basis of expected intensity of exposure to xanthan gum. 60 The exposure of interest was to the employees exposed to milling, blending, and packaging of the product; a total of 39 employees were surveyed. Analysis of the results found no significant acute or chronic effects in pulmonary function in any of the exposure groups.…”

Contact allergy caused by Tinosorb® M: let us not forget about xanthan gum

“…In 2011, the US Food and Drug Administration discouraged the use of a particular xanthan gum‐based thickening agent for premature infants, as concern had been raised that residual bacteria in the product might have been the cause of a necrotizing enterocolitis . From an occupational point of view, only one study has been published dealing with symptoms of nose and throat irritation in employees working with xanthan gum powder .…”

Ingredients in Children’s Fluoridated Toothpaste: A Literature Review

“…This substance could cause bloating, cold and flu-like symptoms (Daly, Tomlin, & Read, 1993;Sargent et al, 1990). (Tahmassebi, Duggal, & Curzon, 1994).…”