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Old 09-05-2007, 03:40 AM   #1
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Default Doctor warns consumers of popcorn fumes (AP)

(From Yahoo) AP - Consumers, not just factory workers, may be in danger from fumes from buttery flavoring in microwave popcorn, according to a warning letter to federal regulators from a doctor at a leading lung research hospital.



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this makes me very glad i only use my old air popper.

how very sad that now popcorn is deadly.
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I don't have an air popper and I'm not allowed to used the stove (i keep burning myself)

What to do...what to do....

Guess I'll just hold my breath... (think that'll work??)



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either that or try a blow dryer?

maybe not just take that big wiff of the oh so good smelling buttery popcorn?
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