Microwave popcorn vapor chemicals under scrutiny
 

Maybe there should be no more pop corn during drama threads.
or at least be careful opening the bag.


Microwave popcorn vapor chemicals may be linked to lung disease in factory workers
Thursday, March 11, 2004 Posted: 9:13 AM EST (1413 GMT)

Factory workers say exposure to vapors in some microwave popcorn made them sick, but health officials say consumers are not in danger.

(AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency is studying the chemicals released into the air when a bag of microwave popcorn is popped or opened.

Exposure to vapors from butter flavoring in microwave popcorn has been linked to a rare lung disease contracted by factory workers in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has said it suspects the chemical diacetyl caused the illnesses.

The Article

Interesting. Were the factory workers working in a popcorn factory, or just eating a lot of microwave popcorn. Too lazy to read the actual article.