Companies Knew the Dangers of PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'—and Kept Them Secret

by Jeffrey Kluger
Jun 1, 2023 4:22 PM ET

"#C8 is today defined as two chemicals—#PFOA and #PFOS—that are part of a class of more than 12,000 substances known collectively as #PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Also known as '#ForeverChemicals' because that’s pretty much how long they linger in the environment, PFAS are used in thousands of products from textiles to #nonstick pans to #cosmetics to FireFightingFoam to #FoodPackaging, and more. The chemicals have been linked to a host of physical ills, including decreased fertility, high blood pressure in pregnant people, increased risk of certain cancers, developmental delays and low birthweight in children, hormonal disruption, high cholesterol, and reduced effectiveness of the immune system."

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https://time.com/6284266/pfas-forever-chemicals-manufacturers-kept-secret/

#DuPont #DupontLied #BigChem #DuPontdeNemours #Teflon

I purchased a #NonStick roasting set, and the (very generic) instructions say I need to season the pans to improve the lifespan of the non-stickness. As one who has seasoned a handful of 'blue' steel and or/cast iron pans, I am a bit dubious about seasoning a non-stick pan. Advice welcome, but ultimately, I will do whatever I do.

(I have no idea what the non-stick element is made of: most non-stick pans gleefully exclaim they have "no PFOAs" and the like...)

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https://vtcnews.vn/vi-sao-khong-nen-rua-chao-chong-dinh-ngay-sau-khi-xao-ran-ar994920.html

https://heated.world/p/why-are-famous-chefs-fighting-pfas

Next time you reach out for THAT #nonstick pan - DON'T. Instead, use steel.

@emorwee

#food #cooking #pfas #plastic #teflon #justice #humanrights #environment #land #air #water

Is #Nonstick #Cookware Like #Teflon Safe to Use?

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nonstick-cookware-safety

A few weeks ago I posted about learning how to use the nonstick Caraway cookware I received over the holidays. Today I tried for the first time to cook pancakes on the larger skillet, and it was an unqualified success. I had the pan on high heat for about two minutes or so, then reduced the heat to medium. As you can see in the photos, the pancakes turned out beautifully, and with no oil in the pan, I was easily able to flip and remove the pancakes.

#cooking #pancakes #food #CarawayCookware #nonstick

Nonstick Cookware Industry Furious at Suggestion They Should Stop Causing Cancer

https://futurism.com/neoscope/nonstick-cookware-pfas-law

#news #science #health #cancer #pfas #nonstick #minnesota

Curious about the non-stick coating on Cosori Air Fryer? Find out if it has Teflon in this informative post! #cosoriairfryer #teflon #nonstick #airfryer #kitchengadgets #cooking #healthycooking #foodtech #homeappliances #productreviews

Find out more: https://kitgiz.com/does-cosori-air-fryer-have-teflon/