DISQUS

Chew on That: Clearing the air

  • Jessica · 2 years ago
    Hi, Just wanted to let you know that the associated press published an article yesterday, they reported a two-bag-a-day microwave popcorn eater developed Popcorn Lung. Here is the link to the article.

    http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Popcorn-S...
  • Marleigh · 2 years ago
    Ooooh. I love hard cider. I'll have to try and track some of that down in LA!
  • Steamy Kitchen · 2 years ago
    whew. so i don't have to give up my popcorn addiction...
  • Traveller · 2 years ago
    Phew! That's a relief to know. Is there anything safe now-a-days at all?

    BTW, great blog! My first time here, but expect to return periodically.
  • robin · 2 years ago
    Is it really called "popcorn worker's lung"? And I am I bad person if I find that term funny?!

    Great article by the way.
  • Hillary · 2 years ago
    Jessica - Thanks!

    Steamy Kitchen - Haha, nope! Not until they come out with a different report saying popcorn is bad for you...

    Traveller - Glad you like the blog!

    Robin - Thanks! And yes, it is really called that....Haha
  • Peggy c. · 2 years ago
    I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY DID THEY PUT A CHEMICAL IN THE BUTTER KNOWING AHEAD OF TIME IT WOULD CAUSE LUNG PROBLEMS I GUESS COMPANYS JUST DONT CARE ABOUT PEOPLES LIFES ANYMORE THERE JUST CONCERN ABOUT THE OLD MIGHTY DOLLAR.