So while the American Cancer Society confidently states that “non-stick cookware is not a significant source of PFOA exposure,” themanufacturingof Teflon has contributed to the world’s contamination of this forever chemical. It wasn’t just Teflon, PFOAs have been used inindustrial quantitiesin...
they are present in the blood ofnearly all Americans.Until now, federal regulations on PFAS in consumer products have largely focused on a handful of the older-generation forever chemicals, such as PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid. But new state-level laws are targeting all forever chemicals.Consu...
An interesting material often used in cookware is silicone. It is claimed to be good for the planet as it doesn’t pollute. Additionally, it is durable, flexible, and non-stick, so it is ideal for all kinds of baking. But does that mean it is safe? In theory, silicone is inert, wh...
Sticking point: PTFE is a non-stick miracle substance for cookware but its manufacture results in PFOA contamination. Anthony King looks at research into alternative products.(Polymer science)(polytetrafluoroethylene)(perfluorooctanoic acid )King, Anthony...
PFOA, Lead and Cadmium Free Red Exterior Finish 18 in. (45 cm) Since the pan arrived so close to Thanksgiving, I decided to jump feet first and use the deeper Circulon® roaster pan for our turkey dinner. Risky! I also decided not to use a roasting rack because the ridges in the ...
The most striking finding was that PFOA levels in rainwater are at least 10 times over the EPA's safe level at every location sampled on the planet, including the Tibetan Plateau and Antarctica. The researchers are still unsure exactly how PFAS are being transported to the most remote parts ...
When you’re making these dishes with a flat skillet, they will still turn out very tasty, but their flavor risks falling flat compared to the ones cooked in a wok. Wok vs. Stir Fry Pan – Three best ways to set up your stir fry station Having lived in China and the US, I’ve ...
Still, without oversight, corporate commitments are not a guarantee, and there's always concern of contamination, PFAS experts said. Gore, for example,said years agothat the company had eliminated PFOA from its materials. But in its testing last year, Toxic-Free Futurefound itin REI Gore-Tex...
The cookware is heavy, so it requires a bit of a workout when you clean up the pan The pan requires more care (proper seasoning, wash, and dry) Depending on how you use the pan, it might generate a lot of smoke during cooking much like a wok ...