wellnessindie.com » diacetyl http://www.wellnessindie.com common-sense, holistic wellness for everyday living Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:16:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 One of Americans’ Favorite Snacks Still Toxic http://www.wellnessindie.com/featured/one-of-americans-favorite-snacks-still-toxic http://www.wellnessindie.com/featured/one-of-americans-favorite-snacks-still-toxic#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:06:21 +0000 Jeff http://www.wellnessindie.com/?p=1020 popcornFederal health investigators deemed that butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn is still unsafe and toxic.  Back in 2004, a Missouri factory worker was awarded $20 million after developing a debilitating and irreversible lung condition, which required a lung transplant.  He apparently got this from inhaling toxic fumes from the oil used to make the ubiquitous butter flavoring in popcorn.  In July, 2005, another factory worker in Missouri was awarded $2.7 million as a result of developing the same lung condition.  In 2007, a 53 year old self-professed popcorn addict developed severe breathing issues from inhaling the fumes from butter popcorn after taking it out of the microwave.  According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a toxic chemical named diacetyl was the culprit.  Consequently, popcorn manufacturers were forced to switch flavor ingredients.

According to a recent report from NIOSH, the diacetyl substitute closely resembles…..well, diacetyl.  And, these new substitutes come with the same dangerous side effects as well.  Tell your friends, family, and co-workers.  As the saying goes, “caveat emptor.”

Sources:

MSNBC: March, 2004

The Independent: September, 2007

Sphere: December, 2009

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