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Diacetyl and Bronchiolitis Obliterans

Bronchiolitis obliterans, a serious disease of the lungs that can be caused by diacetyl and butter flavoring, was dubbed “popcorn packers lung” in 2000 when workers at a popcorn plant in Missouri fell ill.  Scientists at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) made the connection.  NIOSH scientists are now reporting cases of bronchiolitis obliterans among workers in other plants that use diacetyl and butter flavoring, which can include plants where pastries, frozen foods or candies are made. There are also cases among workers in plants that make flavorings.

Bronchiolitis obliterans is the irreversible blocking of the small airways (bronchioles) by granulation tissue and inflammation.  The symptoms are cough, dyspnea, and fever.  It results in obstructive lung disease.  Read about the link between bronchiolitis obliterans and food flavorings, particularly diacetyl.  Read the April 24, 2007 OSHA press release regarding diacetyl, bronchiolitis obliterans, and microwave popcorn.

Diacetyl and Bronchiolitis Obliterans: Lawyer and Free Consultation
Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., is a premier personal injury law firm with a national reputation for success.  Our senior partner, Fred Pritzker, has been practicing law for over 29 years.  In recognition of his achievements, other lawyers have elected to have him included in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.  If you have been injured due to exposure to diacetyl,  a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen is available for a free consultation. You can reach a lawyer at our firm by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or by filling in our online consultation form.  Learn about the consumer risk of contracting bronchiolitis obliterans from microwave popcorn.

 


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