Labor & Economic News Blog

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Limits sought on worker exposure to microwave popcorn flavor agent

Limits sought on worker exposure to microwave popcorn flavor agent
Source: LA Times
Emergency safety standards are needed to counter a widening outbreak of lung disease among workers exposed to a common ingredient in microwave popcorn, health experts and labor unions said Tuesday. The Teamsters and United Food and Commercial Workers plan to file an emergency petition today demanding that the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration set exposure limits for diacetyl, a flavoring agent used in the manufacture of artificial popcorn butter, dog food and other products.

 



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