Thursday, February 16, 2006
EPA Board: Teflon Likely Carcinogen
PFOA is a processing aid used in the manufacturing of fluoropolymers, which have a wide variety of product applications, including nonstick cookware.
I find no advantage and only disadvantages to cooking on teflon coated pans.
A group of scientific advisers to the Environmental Protection Agency voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a recommendation that a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon and other nonstick and stain-resistant products should be considered a likely carcinogen.Full Article
I find no advantage and only disadvantages to cooking on teflon coated pans.
