For decades, millions of households have relied on non-stick pans for quick and easy cooking. But new research shows that convenience may come at a dangerous cost.
According to toxicologists and peer-reviewed research from the University of Newcastle and the Science of The Total Environment journal, scratched or overheated non-stick pans can release millions of tiny chemical particles — including PFAS, known as “forever chemicals” — into the air and your food. [1]
These chemicals are linked to hormone disruption, fertility problems, thyroid disease, and even increased cancer risk.
Dr. Karen Mitchell, a toxicologist at the University of California, explains: