May 2012
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2012-148
Flavoring-Related Lung Disease: Information for Healthcare Providers
Workers who breathe flavoring chemicals containing diacetyl, such as butter flavoring, may be at risk of severe obstructive lung disease.
Flavoring-Related Lung Disease: Information for Healthcare Providers [PDF - 1807 KB]
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