FLAVORINGS
People who work or who have worked in food factories are at particular risk from a chemical called diacetyl. Diacetyl mimics butter flavoring and is used by food makers and food packagers because it's cheaper and preserves longer than butter.
Persons who have worked in food plants and suffer from any of the following symptoms should contact Tom Burcham, especially if the symptoms will not go away.
Persons who have worked in food plants and suffer from any of the following symptoms should contact Tom Burcham, especially if the symptoms will not go away.
- Shortness of breathe
- Bronchitis
- Breathing problems
- Respiratory infections
- Asthma-like symptoms
Diseases caused by flavoring exposure in food factories are often misdiagnosed. Workers are often diagnosed with asthma or emphysema when, in truth, they suffer from diseases caused by exposure to diacetyl, such as bronchiolitis obliterans (also known as popcorn lung). As a result, if you or a loved one has worked in a food factory and have been diagnosed with any of the following diseases, you should contact Tom Burcham.
- Bronchiolitis obliterans
- Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Popcorn lung
- Emphysema
- Chronic (meaning repeated or long-lasting) bronchitis Chronic (meaning repeated or long-lasting) respiratory infections
Workers in food factories who most often develop diseases from exposure to diacetyl, any person who works around flavorings are at risk. This includes persons in plants where flavorings are made, pet food plants, coffee plants, and anyone else who has worked around flavorings as part of their job.
Finally, e-cigarette juices, liquids, and vapors often contain diacetyl. If you or a loved one has used e-cigarettes and suffer from any of these symptoms or medical conditions, you should call Tom Burcham. 573-756-5014
Finally, e-cigarette juices, liquids, and vapors often contain diacetyl. If you or a loved one has used e-cigarettes and suffer from any of these symptoms or medical conditions, you should call Tom Burcham. 573-756-5014