In response to numerous media reports and legislative discussion about Diacetyl, and its use as an ingredient in some popcorn products, as well as reports of the first case of “popcorn lung,” which can be fatal, found in a consumer, Dale and Thomas Popcorn(R) is proud to remind its patrons that it remains the leader in providing America with the freshest, all-natural popcorn possible, and continues to produce Diacetyl-free popcorn in their Dale and Thomas and Popcorn, Indiana(R) product lines.
Diacetyl is an artificial butter flavor used in many popcorn products, including a significant number of microwave popcorn items. There has been a movement in the State of California, specifically legislative bills AB514 and SB456, to ban the use of chemical Diacetyl in production facilities and commercial distribution.
In addition, the New York Times reported today that the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association issued a statement recommending that its members reduce “to the extent possible” the amount of Diacetyl in the butter flavorings they make, out of concern for the health and safety of both factory workers and consumers.
As a result of the current concern over this issue, Dale and Thomas will offer its friends throughout the country a way to continue to munch on their favorite snack food in a safe and delicious way. No popcorn lover should be without the fluffy white snack for a movie or get together! That’s why throughout the weekend of September 7th, Dale and Thomas will offer anyone to come in to one of its twelve Popcorn Centers throughout the country, and trade in a bag of microwave popcorn for a bag of freshly popped gourmet Dale and Thomas Popcorn(R) (limit 2 per person). Those who do not live near a Popcorn Center should call 1-800-POPCORN to learn more about how they can trade in their popcorn as well.
“Because of our commitment to the safety of our consumers, growers and constituents we have spent time looking into this matter and are pleased to acknowledge that concerns over Diacetyl are exclusive to the chemical version, which is not present in any Dale and Thomas Popcorn(R) or Popcorn, Indiana(R) products,” says Warren Struhl co-founder and CEO of Dale and Thomas Popcorn. “Dale and Thomas does not use any artificial butter flavoring in its popcorn. We will continue to work tirelessly to create delicious gourmet popcorn and supply America with an array of healthy popcorn products.”
The popular snack food company has been creating mouth-watering gourmet popcorn for the past 5 years, including flavors such as sweet and salty Kettlecorn, Chocolate Chunk N’ Caramel, and Peanut Butter & White Chocolate DrizzleCorn.