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• 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.

• 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.

• Diacetyl ‘Butter Flavoring’ Exposure Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Process

  August 7, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that exposure to diacetyl, a chemical that was once used to give popcorn its buttery smell,...

• Diacetyl Lawsuit Filed Over Lung Damage Suffered by Coffee Plant Workers

  May 30, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Several coffee factory workers are pursuing a lawsuit against companies associated with Distant Lands Coffee, alleging that they suffered lung...

• Diacetyl Popcorn Worker Lawsuit Filed over Health Problems

  October 25, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A complaint has been filed by six women who say they were exposed to the food additive diacetyl while working at...

• Expert Witness Appeals Microwave Popcorn Lung Lawsuit Dismissal

  August 25, 2010

  Staff Writers

  An expert witness who was excluded from a “popcorn lung” lawsuit has decided to appeal the federal judge’s decision, which...

• Bronchiolitis Obliterans Lawsuit for Popcorn Lung Results in $30.4M Verdict

  August 19, 2010

  Staff Writers

  An Illinois jury has awarded $30.4 million to a worker at a chemical plant that makes flavoring for microwave popcorn...