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  2. From plastic cutting boards to nonstick pans, these 5 kitchen ...

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    Research has increasingly found chemicals and other worrisome materials in many products that come into contact with food. Most recently, a study found high levels of toxic flame retardants in ...

  3. 'Dark Waters': Here's the toxic reason why you should toss ...

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    You should at least entertain the idea of abandoning nonstick pans entirely. Thanks in no small part to Bilott's extensive legal efforts, PFOA is no longer used in the production of nonstick cookware.

  4. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here’s how to ...

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    Avoid plastic cookware, nonstick pans, and animal products when you can Birnbaum says this is one of the easiest changes you can make: “Never cook in plastic.”

  5. Remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia

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    Remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances refers to the destruction or removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from the environment. PFASs are a group of synthetic organofluorine compounds, used in diverse products such as non-stick cookware and firefighting foams, that have attracted great concern as persistent organic pollutants.

  6. Non-stick surface - Wikipedia

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    A 'non-stick surface' is engineered to reduce the ability of other materials to stick to it. Non-sticking cookware is a common application, where the non-stick coating allows food to brown without sticking to the pan. Non-stick is often used to refer to surfaces coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a well-known brand of which is Teflon.

  7. Timeline of events related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

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    [100] PFHxS and PFHxS-related salts and compounds are a "group of industrial chemicals used widely in a number of consumer goods as a surfactant and sealant including in carpets, leather, clothing, textiles, fire-fighting foams, papermaking, printing inks and non-stick cookware. They are known to be harmful to human health including the nervous ...

  8. Are your plastic kitchen utensils toxic? An alarming study ...

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    Toxic-Free Future noted that "the flame retardants found aren’t needed for any reason in kitchen utensils, toys, hair accessories, or food packaging, making this a health hazard that can be ...

  9. What is Teflon Flu? Learn about the illness linked to ... - AOL

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    Non-stick frying pans, Dutch ovens and saucepans have been popular for years, but the cookware that is convenient and easy to clean has also been linked to some health problems – and there are ...