Popcorn Lung Warning - Diacetyl

Popcorn lung is a disease caused by the use and processing of Diacetyl

Butter Flavoring Chemical Diacetyl has been linked to serious respiratory injuries.

Injuries from Diacetyl side effects include:

  • Popcorn Lung
  • Bronciolitis Obliterans
  • Restrictive Airway Diseas
  • Diacetyl Induced Bronchiolitis Obliterans
  • Fibrotic Lungs

Symptoms of Diacetyl side effects include:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Chronic Bronchiti
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia

What is Diacetyl?

Butter Flavoring Diacetyl is used in food flavorings for popcorn, candy, pet food, snack foods, baked goods and other food products. These products are known as food products containing diacetyl or FFCD’s.

Workers could be exposed in Popcorn Factories and Manufacturing Facilities, Candy Factories and Manufacturing Facilities, Bakeries, and Pet Food Manufacturing Facilities.

If you or a loved one has worked around Diacetyl or FCCD’s and have become sick, or been diagnosed with any serious lung or respiratory disease you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation but time is limited!

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