Is non stick coating in cookware dangerous?
96034
Teflon has been proven to be dangerous for people who handle it often. If there're scratches on the cooking surface and it's heated, the cook is subjected to dangerous emissions. If you have pets, it's advised to keep them away from the kitchen when using teflon for cooking. There're cases of birth defects in women who worked for DuPont factory in Virginia, and the scientists have proven the adverse affect of teflon on these women. Check with FDA for more information. Meanwhile I'll try to look up the source.
597443
For sure stay away from anything salty. good luck
1170631
My cell phone: Do not iron???wtf?\nDo not place in dishwasher? WTF?\nDo not place in microwave????WWWWTTTTFFF?\nHow stupid are people that a warning like this has to appear?
287659
It would depend on what the pan is made from.  In all likelihood, the stove coil will not generate sufficient heat energy to melt the pan.  Remember that the coil is usually made out of metal alloys as well and would be subject to melting down as well if allowed to get too hot.
92303
With TEFLON(r) DUPONT it is not all that dangerous because of the small amount of TEFLON on the pan or what ever.\nTEFLON gives off TOXIC vapors when heated. \nWhen I worked for DUPONT we wore fresh air masks when we machined TEFLON.
350257
depends on what you fry them in.  if you fry them in a nonstick pan, with no added fat, then they are not bad.  if you fry them in a stick of butter, then they would be bad.
770620
Yes this is true - chefs who are working in kitchens and to close to the stove (excess heat) have a tendency of becoming sterile - this is a proven fact - Watch all male animals, they have their testicles OUTSIDE the body to have them cooled down, (any vet will confirm).
213435
Assuming they're already nice and clean, a layer of shortening/spray-on vegetable oil usually does the trick for Cast Iron dutch ovens... I would imagine that it would do the same for a grill.
889953
Any non combustible material is fire resistant, take your choice it depends what you want to use it for. (Don't try to put a chip pan fire out with a house brick)LOL
676596
Yes! Clean the knife carefully with WD-40 & steel wool, then wipe the knife off and coat it with any type of lubricate that has Teflon in it for the best protection against rust.
1049552
Do you wash your Teflon pans after cooking in them?\nOf course you do!\nJust because Teflon resists sticking does not mean that it does not get dirty.
888014
Many chemicals have a corrosive action on the metal of the balance pans which can ruin the accuracy of the balance and is impossible to repair.
47312
Stay away from fried foods
305486
I've never heard of any special coating, but it sounds smart!
985696
Yes it can be dangerous.\n\nIt is a very reactive element and can explode/combust when it comes into contact with water, air, flames, acid etc.\n\nIt is generally stored in oil where it is relatively safe, because it is protected from the things mentioned above.
1034592
It would be unsanitary not to. I do every time after I use the bathroom. But I do know what you mean. I have seen a lot of people who don't. The ones you immediately want to watch out for are co-workers-don't eat what they brought to a pot luck...gross! Even family members, I don't have that problem with family, but watch out eating what they cooked. People can be just sick....
796130
you don't wnt the cookware to chemically react with acids and such in the food.\n\nAt the least, it would make the food taste different, at the worst, it could be poisonous..