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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. Diacetyl and bronchiolitis obliterans litigation

    Workers at a microwave-popcorn facility alleged that exposure to butter flavorings containing diacetyl caused bronchiolitis obliterans and that manufacturers failed to provide adequate warnings. IFF and other defendants disputed the allegations and causation. The reference material reports that multiple cases were settled, with settlements totaling nearly $53 million across the litigation.

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  2. Jacksonville odor dispute

    Residents near an IFF plant in Jacksonville, Florida, complained for years about offensive chemical-like odors. The dispute led to a class-action lawsuit and a cease-and-desist proceeding concerning alleged emissions.

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