Which Type of Cookware is Safest for Cooking?
Wednesday December 26, 2007
Ever since the chemicals used to make Teflon were linked to health hazards, consumers have been wondering about the safety of their Teflon pots and pans and whether they should replace them. This article explores the safety and potential health risks of several types of cookware, from Teflon to aluminum to stainless steel, and offers practical advice to help you make smart choices about your family's health. Photo courtesy of Ronnie Bergeron
Comments
This article states, “According to DuPont, the finished product of Teflon does not contain any of the production-process chemicals linked to health problems in factory workers.” When did we start trusting DuPont to tell us what’s safe? Isn’t there a conflict of interest here? I would love to see a better source quoted if I am going to trust it.
Also, while “ingesting small particles of Teflon flaked off into food is not known to cause any health maladies,” this article does not address toxic off-gassing from Teflon, a frequent cause of death in household birds. If it kills birds, shouldn’t its health effects on humans be considered?