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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.

• Popcorn Lung from Vaping Nearly Always Results in Death Within 5 Years: Report

  July 20, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new report links vaping to deadly cases of popcorn lung disease.

• 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.

• 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.

• Flavored E-Cigarette Chemicals May Pose Risk of Lung Injuries: Report

  October 30, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A case study warns of a potential link between lung injuries and a chemical used in e-cigarettes that has been previously linked to an ailment known as Popcorn Lung.

• 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.

• 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.

• Microwave Popcorn Lawsuit Over Consumer Lung Disease Dismissed

  December 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed a couple's popcorn lung lawsuit, saying they failed to file the claim in a timely manner.