Microwave Popcorn Causes Lung Disease, Lawsuit Claims
Popcorn Workers Lung Linked To Diacetyl In Microwave Popcorn. Microwave popcorn caused a Washington state man to develop a potentially fatal ailment, a new lawsuit claims. The disease, bronchiolitis obliterans - also known as Popcorn Workers Lung - has been linked to diacetyl, a chemical used to give microwave popcorn and … [Read more...] about Microwave Popcorn Causes Lung Disease, Lawsuit Claims
Microwave Popcorn Ingredient Tied to Lung Disease
Bronchiolitis Obliterans Among Workers at Popcorn Factories Due To A Diacetyl Exposure. A unusually high incidence of bronchiolitis obliterans among workers at microwave popcorn factories is likely the result of their exposure to diacetyl, a new study says. The study, conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and … [Read more...] about Microwave Popcorn Ingredient Tied to Lung Disease
Popcorn Workers Lung Lawsuit Filed by Microwave Popcorn Lover
Man Has Filed a Product Liability Lawsuit. A man who may have developed Popcorn Workers Lung from a two-bag-a-day microwave popcorn habit has filed a product liability lawsuit against Kroger Co. and two of its divisions: grocery store King Soopers’ parent company, Dillon Companies Inc., and food distributor Inter-American Products … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Lawsuit Filed by Microwave Popcorn Lover
Popcorn Workers Lung Subject of FDA Investigation
Popcorn Workers Lung Tied To A Chemical Used. Popcorn Workers Lung, a dangerous condition tied to a chemical used in microwave popcorn, is finally getting the attention of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Yesterday, the FDA said that it would be investigating the case of a man who ate several bags of microwave … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Subject of FDA Investigation
