Feb 24, 2025 · Flavoring-related lung disease is caused by diacetyl (2,3-butanedione) and its substitute, 2,3-pentanedione (acetyl propionyl). Flavoring chemicals are used in food flavoring …

The findings of this investigation indicate that workers exposed to flavorings at microwave popcorn factories are at risk for developing fixed obstructive lung disease. Public health …

Mar 17, 2023 · CDC updates demographic characteristics, self-reported substance use, and hospitalization dates for e-cigarette, or vaping, product use–associated lung injury patients …

Bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare and life-threatening form of fixed obstructive lung disease, is known to be caused by exposure to noxious gases in occupational settings and has been described …

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests assistance in preventing lung disease and other health effects in workers who use or make flavorings. The …

In 2000, a physician reported that eight former microwave-popcorn factory workers had developed a rare and disabling lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans. Join us to hear a fascinating story of …

Jun 6, 2014 · This Alert describes health effects that may occur because of workplace exposure to some flavorings or their ingredients, gives examples of workplace settings in which illness …

Apr 26, 2013 · Obliterative bronchiolitis is a severe, irreversible lung disease that can be caused by diacetyl in flavorings, as seen previously among workers in the microwave popcorn and …

Aug 8, 2024 · Public Health Problem Eight former microwave popcorn workers had severe lung disease; four were listed for lung transplantation. Public Health Response Review of medical …

Reducing Worker Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals (Including Diacetyl) During the Production and Use of Food Flavorings