The days of settling for artificial-flavored, PFAS-laden microwave popcorn bags should be behind you in 2025. Yes, the FDA removed certain PFAS chemicals from food packaging by 2024, according to HuffPost, which addresses part of the problem. The bigger issue stays put, those bags still bring artificial additives, excessive sodium, and hydrogenated oils that drown out real corn flavor. Make it at home instead, you get better nutrition, honest taste, and a lower price tag.