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After popping at least 4 hoppers of popcorn in my ...

2008-04-29T20:11:00.000-05:00

After popping at least 4 hoppers of popcorn in my concession busines for 3 years ending in 2005, I was diagnosed as having Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis. I breathed the fumes as I emptied the kettles of popcorn and began developing a terrible cough. Two CD scans, several PFTs and a biopsy did not find the cause. My workplace was always permiated with the buttery smell, as I felt this was good for business.

I do not smike and had been able to ride a bicycle 20 miles several times weekly. After being on oxygen therapy for 9 months, I now walk 5 miles daily. I now have a lung function of about 70% of expected, which is up from my low of less than 40% of expected. I did not find studies of lung disease among those who use commercial poppers, but I should think the exposure problem would be similar and think the FDA should look into this matter. Only recently was I aware opf kdiacetyl, and so did not mention this to my pulmonologist, but certainly will. Any comments?

Great article. I had no idea about diacetyl and I...

2008-01-08T08:32:00.000-06:00

Great article. I had no idea about diacetyl and I'm a Nurse, but should have known that artifical anything should be avoided.
Of course, there are some that say Microwaves should be avoided, not that I'm planning to actually get in one (lol).
Thanks for the good information.
Kathleen

I'll add Weaver to my shopping list. Thanks for t...

2007-09-13T17:35:00.000-05:00

I'll add Weaver to my shopping list. Thanks for the update.

Weaver Popcorn Company has ALREADY eliminated diac...

2007-09-13T14:41:00.000-05:00

Weaver Popcorn Company has ALREADY eliminated diacetyl from the flavoring in its microwave popcorn brands, Pop Weaver, sold at mass market retailers, discount stores and select grocery stores nationwide; and Trail's End, sold through Boy Scout councils. People concerned about diacetyl have an option that's available now on store shelves.