Non-Stick Cookware Continues to Prove Its Toxicity

re: Non-Stick Cookware Continues to Prove Its Toxicity

samsel — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:59:50 GMT

I am a retired Hazardous Chemical Materials Consultant formerly with Arthur

D. Little, Inc.,Cambridge, MA. writing to all persons using non-stick

cookware, persons involved in the manufacture of PTFE & Fluoropropylene

copolymers and products made from Flouropoymers such as Wire & cable,

Non-stick cookware, appliances etc.

It has been known for many decades that the products of thermal

decomposition from Fluoropolymers are very dangerous to human health.

Unfortunately manufacturers of these products have been very diligent to

hide and conceal the truth of that danger from the public.

In 2003 the publication known as "The Analyst", a trade magazine, published

a paper written by David A. Ellis et al, at the Department of Chemistry,

University of Toronto in Canada. In that paper the authors identified some

of the products of thermal decomposition from the plastic polymer PTFE aka

Teflon and other trade names.

The authors did not consider gases such as carbonyl fluoride, hydrogen

fluoride, & perfluoroisobutylene which are also released. Only the novel

decomposition products were considered

and these were found released starting at at 250 degrees centigrade.

It should be noted that inhaled Carbonyl Flouride Gas breaks down

immediately when it comes in contact with the moist surfaces of the nose,

throat and lungs. The decompostion product is Hydroflouric Acid.

Hydroflouric acid causes permanent scaring of tissue. In the lungs it causes

Bronchiolitus obliterans a condition often misdiagnosed and classified as

Asthma (mild scaring) and COPD (severe scaring). The results are cumulative

with exposure and worsening symptoms are irreversable.

Toxic decomposition products are cumulative at all exposure levels and should be avoided. They can be found in the blood and all major organs, They have an affinity for brain tissue and can lead to dimentia including Alzheimer's disease. Now is the time for action. Protect yourself & your family.

Best regards,

Anthony V. Samsel

re: Non-Stick Cookware Continues to Prove Its Toxicity

kramzc — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:15:17 GMT

Looking for alternative for my aluminum pans for baking - tried the silicone but they aren't sturdy enough to avoid spills.

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auntimicki — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:19:14 GMT

I just purchased the copper bottom Revere pots & pans. Please tell me these are healthy. I have been told copper is a way to get away from alluminum.

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heavencanwait — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:56:10 GMT

Can someone tell me how I can safely dispose of Scotchgard products as well as teflon pans??

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Tapir — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:08:28 GMT

by the way Walmarts carries a dark green enameled cast iron stew pot thats just as good as Le Creuset and rated so by "Cooks Illustrated". can be used in the oven. Ebay also often has some good deals on used Le Creuset or retired models.

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curious7 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:32:32 GMT

Just something funny about cooking on plastic. Heat resistant plastic. One can only guess what the alchemists have to say. Let me guess, "There is not as yet any real proof of any health dangers." JOKE.

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Senor Gato — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:57:50 GMT

I'd like to be able to get a "George Forman" type or "contact" grill that doesn't have a non-stick coating. I love the one I have but totally spaced on the nonstick part! ;)

Anyone have any leads?

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Louie Didi — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:57:51 GMT

Just the chemical name of the substance that is used in the production of non-stcik pans gives it away. Perflurooctanoic Acid PFOA It contains fluorine 'F' and this is one of the most toxic substances on earth.

If yo u want a really good referenced and shocking background into this and related toxic substances related to fluoride/flourine just read Chris Bryson's book 'The Fluoride Deception'. It explains everything in sick detail. Highly recommended reading for those who want to be informed. Read the remarkable journey of how US citizens and the world were deceived into believing fluoride was good for heath. What has this got to do with non-stick pans? Just read the book and you will see. The marketing department of DuPont etc have expanded the market to non-stick kitchen ware and beyond.. Beware of anything containing fluoride/fluorine!

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aemit — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:07:00 GMT

Ok. I now looked into the issue of cast iron cookware

en.wikipedia.org/.../Enameled_cast_iron

and I want to know the following. What about the bare type where there is no enamel coating and apparently the iron leaches into the food and then we eat it. Is that ok? I mean, I know it is iron but how is this iron supplementation considered? I'm just asking because apparently the bare versions are cheaper and maybe I could even afford buying one, like from Lodge, but now I'm wondering about all that iron getting into the food. If this is ok, pls someone enlighten me. Thanks.

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zmomma2 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:48:59 GMT

if i did everything that every health concious person "should" in this day and age where you cannot even trust the organic labels, etc...it would consume my whole life and i would end up forgetting why i was created to begin with. which is to have a realtionship with The Creator and Savior of my soul, Jesus. I try to do what i can to limit my exposure without fretting about each and every detail. i am onboard with interanl cleansing, whole foods, etc...don't get me wrong...jsut wanted to chime in and remind us all to not worry so much, we cannot prevent death altogether - Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. let's do what we can without worrying ourselves to death (pun intended) and relax a little knowing that this mortal body is just that...a mortal body, awaiting eternal life in heaven or hell (talk about a life or death decision!!)

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Senor Gato — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:02:54 GMT

The actual weight of the cookware isn't that important and spending the extra money on a quality set of stainless or cast cookware will save in the long run. Nonstick cookware promotes laziness and poor heat management in cooking. If you spend $100 for a cheap set and replace them every 4 years in 40 years you'll have spent $1000. You can buy a set of AllClad cookware for about $500 that will last the whole 40 years and could still be used by the next generation. I have a set from Fingerhut that's stainless and works quite well. It's my second set in four years but this time I'll buy the pieces individually form AllClad as the other ones give out. The enamel pieces tend to chip (granted it's on the outside) when dropped making them look bad. Cast iron (cheap $10-$20 a piece) is great and if properly seasoned can be "non-stick". I've been a "militant anti nonstick coating" person for years.

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chrispl — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:36:13 GMT

What about SaladMaster?

We spent over $4000 and now are wondering if the stainless steel, albeit surgical stainless steel, is a health problem.

Though Dr. Matsen, a well known naturopath that Dr. Mercola might know, uses it and is quite happy with it. Though he hasn't performed any tests on it...

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karps — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:15:33 GMT

Apparently, Gastrolux (http://www.activeconcepts.ca/) makes very good non-stick cookware that is certified not to contain PFOA. The cookware has some extremely positive properties. I have friends who have bought several of their pans and they swear by them but I have yet to try them. They are very expensive so I want to be sure. Does anyone have experience with this cookware, good or bad?

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Joanie357 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:39:39 GMT

I have a cast iron pan that I only use for eggs and it is seasoned and it works almost just as good as teflon.

Does anyone know about Stoneware for baking? I like using glass and corning ware and we use stainless steel pans. But how do you know if there are any bad toxic things made into them?

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Veslemor — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:18:32 GMT

Does anyone know what the deal is with the newer cast iron pans? I use my grandma's cast iron, but was tempted to buy some smaller pans that I saw on sale that would fit in my solar oven. These new ones are bumpy, pewter colored, and the box says that they're pre-seasoned. I couldn't find any more info on the box to say what exactly makes them "pre-seasoned".

Also wondering if anyone has figured out a tactful way to convince someone to switch to better cookware. My brother's family cooks exclusivly on scraped up old teflon, and it makes my heart ache to think of my little nieces ingesting these toxins.