Comments on: Is Teflon and Non-Stick Cookware Dangerous

By: George Cooper

George Cooper — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:56:40 +0000

I’ve worked with PTFE (teflon) for many years in a manufacturing enviornment. Whenever our machinists had to work with teflon they were required to remove any cigarettes or cigarette making equipment out of the workshop. If only a microgram of PTFE found its way into a pipe or cigarette then when it was burnt and the smoke inhaled it would cause the instant death of the smoker and anyone who happened to inhale the smoke!

Make of that what you will, but, we never repeat never allowed ourselves to remain in any room where PTFE may have been burnt for any reason.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:57:38 +0000

Hi Ann – I get this form of question quite often. I am not the best one to answer definitively as I have no specific scientific or medical expertise. Having said that, I limit my own exposure. I do that not because I believe I will become ill if I eat a few specks of Teflon, (in fact I am sure I have eaten a few in years past). I just think that with all that we are exposed to these days, limiting exposure to the chemicals in plastics and other places may be the best plan. If we control what we can, then our overall exposure is lessened and I think that is a good thing. Hope that helps. I would probably eat the salsa, but that is just me. I can’t decide for you. I would definitely get some non-plastic coated pans though so this is not even an issue for you in the future.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:34:13 +0000

Could you tell me if some of the coating got off into your food, is this dangerous to your health.? I was canning and some got into the salsa, just wondering if it is safe to eat. Thank you in advance for your comment.

By: Will

Will — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:37:20 +0000

Hi Connie – I guess with the limited technological information on the site there is no way to know. The gocookware people call the coating “Ceramica”. Also the testimonials refer to it as a “ceramic coating”. So I am assuming they are ceramic coated pans similar to the SafePan. Maybe a bit higher quality so that might justify the much higher cost. The bottom line is that using stainless, or any of the ceramic coated pans referred to here is a better choice. People really need to get away from the plastic coated pans and avoid exposure to the chemicals Mr Samsel references in this post.

By: Connie Immordino

Connie Immordino — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:59:47 +0000

That is not the same as Ceramic…If anyone is really into cooking these are really the best. The heat is even at a low heat and everything cooks just perfect. They are worth the extra money.

By: cjc

cjc — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:24:53 +0000

Yeah, I wish I had read up on it before buying..I would have opted for gas myself. Thanks!

By: Will

Will — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:10:12 +0000

And cjc – I am not sure about those cooktops. I know my parents have one and need to be careful of the kind of pans they use on high heat so they don’t damage the cooktop. We have a gas burner stove which I love to cook on!

By: Will

Will — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:02:11 +0000

Hi cjc - Connie's link seems to be for another brand, but they might be good also. I got the SafePan set on this Woot deal. Other than that, the best price I have seen is at the Amazon Link posted in this article. Here is that link directly:

By: Connie Immordino

Connie Immordino — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:55:23 +0000

I got it here in the US on a website, http://www.gocookware.com

By: cjc

cjc — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:52:10 +0000

Connie,
Where is the best place to get it at the best price?