EWG ( Environmental Working Group) finds heated Teflon pans can turn toxic faster than DuPont claims.
I just came across an article on EWG's website shows that Teflon pans can easily reach temperatures that releases toxic chemicals.
The article reads: "For the past fifty years DuPont has claimed that their Teflon coatings do not emit hazardous chemicals through normal use. In a recent press release, DuPont wrote that "significant decomposition of the coating will occur only when temperatures exceed about 660 degrees F (340 degrees C). These temperatures alone are well above the normal cooking range."
Recent studies shows that cookware can reach these temperatures, and higher within 2-5 minutes, and that this triggers the release of some seriously toxic chemicals. The toxic chemicals start being released at 446 degrees F.
And if you've got a stove thats "out of the ordinary hot", at 1000 degrees F, non-stick coatings break down to a chemical warfare agent known as PFIB, and a chemical analog of the WWII nerve gas phosgene.
The EWG writes that the government has not assessed the safety of non-stick cookware. As a result of the new data showing that non-stick surfaces can reach toxic temperatures within 2-5 minuetes, EWG has petitioned the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require that cookware and heated appliances bearing non-stick coatings must carry a label warning of the hazard associated with the use of non-stick pans (Read the Full Article).
Recent studies shows that cookware can reach these temperatures, and higher within 2-5 minutes, and that this triggers the release of some seriously toxic chemicals. The toxic chemicals start being released at 446 degrees F.
And if you've got a stove thats "out of the ordinary hot", at 1000 degrees F, non-stick coatings break down to a chemical warfare agent known as PFIB, and a chemical analog of the WWII nerve gas phosgene.
The EWG writes that the government has not assessed the safety of non-stick cookware. As a result of the new data showing that non-stick surfaces can reach toxic temperatures within 2-5 minuetes, EWG has petitioned the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require that cookware and heated appliances bearing non-stick coatings must carry a label warning of the hazard associated with the use of non-stick pans (Read the Full Article).
So what pans are the safest and best to use? Celebrity chef Emeril has just launched a new Cast Iron product line.
We also found many other sources that recommend old cast iron cookware, these may actually even improve your health. I think it's a great idea to reuse those old pans your parents or grandparents left you. The only thing you have to remember, is to season your pans properly (tips on how to season).
Posted by Thomas Bache-Wiig
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