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Diacetyl: OSHA Warns About Worker Exposure to Microwave Popcorn and Other Flavorings

Mar 13th, 2011 | By
Diacetyl: OSHA Warns About Worker Exposure to Microwave Popcorn and Other Flavorings

A recent U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Information Bulletin and companion Worker Alert recommend that safety measures be used to prevent exposing workers to the potentially fatal health effects of butter flavorings and other flavoring substances containing diacetyl or its substitutes. Diacetyl (2,3-butanedione) is a chemical used to add flavor and
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