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It has long been known that workers in microwave popcorn factories are at risk of developing lung disease due to exposure to airborne diacetyl. However, there might also be evidence that consumers are at risk of developing this disease.

Exposure to airborne diacetyl has long been suspected as one culprit behind lung disease, especially in microwave popcorn factory workers, but also high-volume consumers. Now scientific research has proven, diacetyl does indeed harm the lungs and respiratory system.

Diacetyl is a chemical that is used in the artificial butter in microwave popcorn. Diacetyl has been tested on rats and the effects were the vapors of the cooked butter caused significant damages in the airway passages.

Bronchiolitis obliterans is a lung condition that usually only affects factory workers that manufacture certain foods, like popcorn.

Who would have thought?

Like eating "buttered" microwave popcorn? One of the best things about it is it's smell! It's not butter at all but the chemical diacetyl that you're smelling. That same smell might be making you sick. Read more here.

Popcorn has always been a huge part of an American's diet, since before the first settlers here. But how safe is microwave popcorn? This article takes a look at fat, sodium and chemicals involved in America's favorite snack.

Have trouble getting a perfect bag of popcorn from your microwave? Concerned about the chemicals in artificial butter flavorings? This review covers an alternative: the Presto Poplite Hot Air Popcorn Popper.

Microwaveable, butter-flavored popcorn is at the moment a hot topic, both on the Internet and in real life. A 53-year-old Colorado man has developed a serious lung condition that has previously only been found in people who work in popcorn plants.

Popcorn Lung is a layman term used to describe a serious condition called Bronchiolitis Obliterans or Constrictive Bronchiolitis.

Factory tours are interesting and educational attractions at low prices, and York County, Pennsylvania has a lot of them. Motorcycles, tapestries, chocolate, and snack foods are among the products you can see made there.

Why you do not want to eat large quanities of Buttered Microwave Popcorn!

If you have an interest in how animated and costumed characters are created for such businesses as Disney World, you can find out with a free tour of the factory at Creegan Company in Steubenville, Ohio.

Factory work often pays well but can you handle it? Find out more about working in a factory in this article....

Recent studies have shown that the microwave popcorn you're family eats regularly can be harmful to your health. FDA and EPA studies conducted.

A discussion of Hollywood as a factory system that balanced the rational efficiency of Taylorist production and the lavish sensuality depicted in the films themselves.

An unusual disease called "Popcorn Lung" has been in the news lately. What is it?

Microwave popcorn is a fast and tasty treat enjoyed by millions of people everyday. It is quick and tasty and as long as it is not overcooked, the smell of the bags of the stuff creates a pleasant aroma that everyone can enjoy.

A man who really liked popcorn has been diagnosed with a lung disease similar to that experienced by some workers in popcorn factories.

Diacetyl, a flavoring agent used in microwave popcorn, may cause severe damage to lung airways and tissues, resulting in a debilitating disease called obliterative bronchiolitis.

Researchers the Division of Environmental Epidemiology at the Universiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands have been able to identify a chemical agent that they feel plays a roll in bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome

Elaine Chao is Sec. of Labor. Her face will join the Hall of Shame and she will be used as THE cautionary tale for how NOT to be a Sec. of Labor.

There are ten basic foods which have been considered to be 'the' healthy choice for cpunter, after suffering at the hands of manufacturers, these healthy foods have gone bad. Simply put, the more foods are processed, the lower their nutritional content.

An overview of how the factory system was implemented and how it facilitated the Industrial Revolution

In society today it is nearly impossible to function in everday life on the nation's minimum wage. Many of these workers have to work two,

According to the Associated Press, Hillary Clinton spoke to Detroit workers today about the importance of US manufacturing.

Some people have a hard time thinking of a factory as a tourist destination. Those people have obviously never been to the Mercedes-Benz US International Visitor Center and Factory Tour in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

A look at research done with the sexual habits of Nepal migrant workers.

According to a new report issued by the Greenville News, South Carolina State officials reported that after formal evaluation, more than one-hundred poultry workers exhibited a positive TB test at a local poultry-processing plant.

A goat credited with discovering a salt mine? A salinated pool whose buoyancy keeps bathers afloat? That's just the salt mines- with chocolate and cheese yet to be explored.

Garden of Eatin' Organic Microwave Popcorn is sold at Whole Foods Market. You can choose between no oil added or the natural butter. I decided to try a box of the natural butter for $2.99 with 3 packets in a box.

Are you bored of the normal buttered popcorn? Then give some of these ideas a try for a great treat!

Factory certified used vehicles provide an extended warranty. Warranty usually for one - two years. Certified vehicles offer perks & special features, according to the manufacture. Dealership certification & manufactured certification are not the same.

We all know that the price of popcorn and other concessions at movie theaters is pretty high. We also know we don't want to pay those high prices for the popcorn. But do any of us know why movie theaters charge so much for popcorn and other concessions?

If you have been thinking of replacing your popcorn ceiling, but dread removing it, think about covering it with ceiling tiles. By mounting the ceiling tiles directly over the popcorn ceiling, you can avoid the scraping and dust that comes with other finishing methods.

As soon as I came across the LeapFrog Letter Factory DVD, I knew that it was something that I had to buy and am I ever glad that I did.

The heady smell of movie theater popcorn can fill your home when you make popcorn the right way. This article tells you the secrets to making great popcorn, and how to make perfect butter topping.

MIcrowave popcorn answers our need for speed but it's loaded with unhealthy tran fats, salt and other potentially dangerous chemicals. Finally there's a microwave popcorn popper has been really works and puts you in control.

Mostly associated with movie-watching, popcorn is a popular treat. But here are some other reasons why you should consider popcorn a staple snack...

When looking for great factory outlet deals, Rhode Island is an ideal destination. Although you won't find a major factory outlet complex, you will find a wide selection of nearby outlets offering bargains on items from fashion to home decor.

Some months ago I received a phone call from a recruiter representing the British manufacturing giant Unilever. They wanted me to help put together a factory in China.

The dolls seem so lifelike, it might feel like you are holding a live toddler. You can visit the Newborn Nursery and "adopt" one of the baby dolls. Thousands every year tour the factory at Lee Middleton Original Dolls in Belpre, Ohio.

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Act II popcorn is a brand widely available in the stores around us and a good value for the money.

There's something that you can eat that will help keep you on the diet track. Popcorn! It's low in calories and high in flavor.

A look at the pros and cons of air popped popcorn versus microwave popcorn.

Popcorn is one of the favorite snacks of all times. There are also a wide variety of microwave popcorns and let's not forget the Jiffy Pop popcorn.

Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, and with Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Gourmet Popping Corn I can now eat popcorn without worrying so much about the fat and calories.