Popcorn Ingredient Tied to Lung Disease

Reuters
Posted: 2008-03-14 09:35:34
Filed Under: Health News
 
WASHINGTON (March 14) - A chemical used to give butter flavor to popcorn can damage the lungs and airways of mice, U.S. government experts reported on Thursday.

Microwave popcorn in aisle at grocery store.
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Late last year, two makers of microwave popcorn -- ConAgra Foods Inc. and Weaver Popcorn Co. Inc. -- said they would stop using diacetyl in their products after concerns about lung problems were raised. Orville Redenbacher is one of ConAgra's brands.

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