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• Pam Cooking Spray ‘Popcorn Lung’ Lawsuit Ends in $25M Verdict at Trial

  February 13, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A jury awarded $25 million to a California man who blamed long-term use of Pam butter-flavored cooking spray for his popcorn lung, a disease commonly linked to diacetyl in microwave popcorn and some e-cigarettes.

• Chemical Linked To “Popcorn Lung” Respiratory Injuries Found In E-Liquids: Study

  February 8, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Liquid nicotine contains chemicals linked to a disease known as "popcorn lung" which could negatively effect lung function, according to a new study.

• Zithromax Side Effects Result in Worse Airflow for Patients With Popcorn Lung Disease: Study

  August 14, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  French researchers warn that Zithromax was unsuccessful in treating "popcorn lung" and may have increased the risk to test subjects, resulting in early cancellation of the study.

• Coffee Roasting Lung Risks Examined by CDC

  April 8, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The CDC and NIOSH are investigating coffee processing plants nationwide for potential air quality problems that could lead to serious lung injuries and death.

• Liquid Nicotine Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Chemical Linked To “Popcorn Lung”

  December 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a liquid nicotine manufacturer, saying that its products contain diacetyl and other chemicals that can cause "popcorn lung" and other respiratory damage.

• Coffee Workers May Be At Risk of Popcorn Lung, Due to Released Diacetyl: CDC

  October 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns that chemicals released by roasting coffee beans could cause respiratory problems in coffee processing facility workers.

• Flavoring Chemical Worker’s Lawsuit Over ‘Popcorn Lung’ Results in $2.6M Verdict

  February 18, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A California man has been awarded $2.6 million for injuries suffered due to a disease known as popcorn lung, linked to an artificial flavoring once used in microwave popcorn.

• E-Cigarette Flavorings May Pose Respiratory Health Risks: Report

  November 12, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Some health experts say there should be greater concern over the flavoring chemicals used in electronic cigarettes, which could pose serious respiratory risks.

• Consumer Popcorn Lung Lawsuit to Proceed to Trial This Month

  August 1, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge is allowing a popcorn lung lawsuit filed by a Michigan man who ate several bags of microwave popcorn per day to proceed to trial against the makers of a flavor additive linked to the ailment.

• Popcorn Lung Chemical May Play Role in Cystic Fibrosis Infections: Study

  March 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links diacetyl, the molecule linked to popcorn lung disease, to flare-ups of cystic fibrosis.