The injury attorneys at our firm are investigating devastating diacetyl exposure cases causing an injury known as bronchiolitis obliterans, sometimes called “popcorn lung.” Bronchiolitis obliterans is an inflammatory obstruction of the lung’s tiniest airways, called bronchioles. The bronchioles can become damaged and inflamed by chemical particles.
Based upon our research, workers in manufacturing plants where butter flavoring is made, mixed, processed or packaged – most often associated with microwave popcorn – can be severely injured by breathing in the fumes of this chemical. Exposure can happen in other circumstances too. Oftentimes, it can be misdiagnosed as asthma, allergies, bronchitis, emphysema or pneumonia. Diacetyl is also known as butanedione or 2,3-butanedione, and packaging might show its molecular formula C4H6O2. Diacetyl is also used in many other snack foods, pet foods, candies, baked goods, and other food products.
The injury lawyers at DeBlasio Law Group provide free consultations in injury cases. We have met the challenges faced by our clients in federal and state courts, including the Circuit Court of Cook County, the DuPage County Circuit Court in Wheaton and the Will County Circuit Court in Joliet. We are strategically located with offices in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Call for a free personal injury consultation at (630) 560.1123.