(CBS News) An ingredient used in artificial butter flavoring for popcorn may worsen the effects of an abnormal brain protein that's been linked to Alzheimer's disease. A new study in Chemical Research ...

In light of the recent scrutiny placed on the butter-flavoring agent diacetyl by labor unions and legislators, the Indianapolis-based popcorn manufacturer Weaver Popcorn Co. Inc. has become the first ...

According to OSHA Administrator Edwin Foulke Jr., the rulemaking builds upon the National Emphasis Program OSHA announced in April, which addresses the hazards and control measures associated with ...

A potential health hazard unknown to the foodservice industry until just a few months ago is drawing the attention of federal and state authorities who are trying to determine whether kitchen workers ...

Brewing a clean, crisp lager at home takes patience, precision, and mastery of yeast health, water chemistry, and temperature control. From controlling fermentation aromas to timing the diacetyl rest, ...

Cal/OSHA has implemented a new standard to protect employees who work with diacetyl, a chemical commonly used to give food flavorings a buttery taste. Cal/OSHA, a division of the California Department ...

A federal investigation into the hazards facing cooks exposed to diacetyl, a sometimes deadly artificial butter flavoring, is under way in New York City restaurants while in Seattle, state ...

Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical found in many foods and beverages, is a natural byproduct of the coffee roasting process. Chronic exposure to high levels of diacetyl has been known to cause lung damage ...

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