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Non stick pans and cancer...
Marymak07
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Isn't it true that non stick pans have some sort of carcinogen issue if they start to lose their coating?? Do I need to get a new one or a totally different type of pan?
SAHM to Eli, born 11.26.11
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Re: Non stick pans and cancer...
The latest research suggests otherwise. While there is a bit of chemical that appears the first few times they are used, after that it's nothing. So if you have already used it a couple of times, not worth it IMO!
(Don't make me find that study- too tired to go looking tonight!)
When a non-stick pan's coating starts to peel or chip off, I toss it. I don't want that stuff in my food. Otherwise, I have no problem using them.
Everything is "bad" for you... There's anecdotal evidence, and then there's the added risk of the extra fats required to keep food items from not sticking...
IMO, as long as your pans aren't chipping and actually doing their non-stick job, I wouldn't worry.