Popcorn Workers Lung Injury Lawsuits
Popcorn Workers Lung Caused By Diacetyl. Bronchiolitis Obliterans, aka Popcorn Workers Lung, is an obstructive lung disease in which the bronchioles of the lungs are blocked by the growth of fibrous tissue. The nickname "Popcorn Workers Lung" has been given to Bronchiolitis Obliterans because workers in factories that make … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Injury Lawsuits
OSHA Will Finally Take Action On Popcorn Workers Lung
New Rules For Popcorn Workers Lung. The Department of Labor has directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to speed up the establishment of new rules to protect workers in the snack and flavorings industry from the threat of a disease known as Popcorn Workers Lung. According to The Wall Street … [Read more...] about OSHA Will Finally Take Action On Popcorn Workers Lung
Popcorn Workers Lung Victim, Wife Awarded $7.5M
Plaintiffs in a Popcorn Workers Lung Lawsuit. A jury has ruled in favor of a plaintiff in a Popcorn Workers Lung lawsuit. According to The Associated Press, the federal jury in Iowa yesterday ordered a flavorings manufacturer to pay the victim - who died just a day before of complications from Popcorn Workers Lung - and his wife … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Victim, Wife Awarded $7.5M
Lungs of Lab Mice Damaged by Diacetyl, Study Shows
Diacetyl a Chemical Linked to the Development of Serious Disorder. Diacetyl, a chemical linked to the development of a serious disorder known as Popcorn Workers Lung, has been shown to cause lung damage in lab mice. Popcorn Workers Lung, also known as obliterative bronchiolitis, is a debilitating but rare lung disease, which has been … [Read more...] about Lungs of Lab Mice Damaged by Diacetyl, Study Shows
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
Diacetyl used in Thousands of Foods
Diacetyl Linked to A Deadly Popcorn Workers Lung. Diacetyl, a chemical linked to a deadly disorder known as Popcorn Workers Lung could be present in an as many 6,000 consumer products. That finding is disturbing, especially considering that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) was recently informed of what might be the … [Read more...] about Diacetyl used in Thousands of Foods
Popcorn Workers Lung Leads to Disability Lawsuits
Popcorn is making some people sick. Really sick. Bronchiolitis obliterans—Popcorn Workers Lung—is a rare, devastating, life-threatening disease that destroys the small airways of the lungs. Diacetyl, a chemical that gives foods like popcorn, candy, and baked goods that buttery taste, is linked to Popcorn Lungs. One Missouri … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Leads to Disability Lawsuits
Popcorn Workers Lung Victims Granted Big Victory
Popcorn Workers Lung Victims Involved in a Class Action Lawsuit. Popcorn Workers Lung victims involved in a class action lawsuit got some good news from a New York appeals court yesterday. The court ruled that if the former Missouri popcorn plant workers successfully prove their claims that diacetyl exposure caused them to develop … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Victims Granted Big Victory
Popcorn Workers Lung Law Seeks to Protect Workers from Diacetyl Exposure
Popcorn Workers Lung Associated With Diacetyl Exposure. Popcorn Workers Lung, also known as bronchiolitis obliterans, has been plaguing workers in the snack foods industry for years. An often fatal disorder, Popcorn Workers Lung has long been associated with diacetyl, a chemical used to give microwave popcorn and other … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Law Seeks to Protect Workers from Diacetyl Exposure
Popcorn Workers Lung Risk Known for Years
ConAgra Foods and Weaver Popcorn Dropped Diacetyl. Earlier this month, ConAgra Foods and Weaver Popcorn dropped diacetyl from the ingredients used in their microwave popcorns over concerns that the chemical could cause a deadly disorder known as Popcorn Workers Lung. But it seems ConAgra, Weaver Popcorn and other manufacturers knew … [Read more...] about Popcorn Workers Lung Risk Known for Years
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
