Cookware Safety Concerns: What Can I Tell My Host?

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses concerns raised by a host regarding the safety of cookware, particularly in relation to potential harm to pet birds. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on how to address these concerns and provide reassurance.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares that their host is anxious about using the cookware due to fears for her bird's safety, despite reviewing information from the manufacturer.
  • Another participant suggests contacting the Home Office for additional information or resources to alleviate the host's concerns.
  • One participant mentions that keeping the heat low while cooking should mitigate risks.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of not heating the pan empty to avoid harmful vapors.
  • One participant expresses frustration over the host's unease and humorously suggests taking the cookware off her hands.
  • Another participant notes that extreme concerns can lead to unnecessary panic about the cookware's safety.
  • One participant highlights that harmful fumes are released when the pan is overheated and shares their personal cooking practices to ensure safety.
  • Another participant inquires about the use and care instructions for additional safety information.
  • One participant believes there is relevant information in the use and care instructions and mentions the PIG pages on the consultant community platform.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the level of concern warranted about the cookware's safety, with some expressing reassurance and others acknowledging the host's anxiety.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and concerns related to cookware usage in households with pet birds, highlighting varying levels of anxiety and reassurance among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who encounter similar safety concerns from hosts regarding cookware and wish to understand different perspectives on addressing such issues.

krzymomof4
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I have a host who purchased the cookware and now she is freaking out and is afraid to use is because she is afraid that she is going to kill her bird. I looked on Dupont's webiste and showed her what it said. She didn't seem to be comforted much because it came from the company itself.
I don't know what to tell her. Any suggestions?????
 
krzymomof4 said:
I have a host who purchased the cookware and now she is freaking out and is afraid to use is because she is afraid that she is going to kill her bird. I looked on Dupont's webiste and showed her what it said. She didn't seem to be comforted much because it came from the company itself.
I don't know what to tell her. Any suggestions?????
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Call HO and see if they have any files, information or press release for her...I'm sure they've had the question before.
 
She just has to keep the heat down and she'll be fine.
 
Also, be sure that she never heats the pan without anything in it, that's when it would give off any vapors that could be harmful.
 
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I did try to call HO, but they wanted me to leave a message for them to get back with me in 2 or 3 days.
I did find the info that everyone has posted, but she is still uneasy. I thought in the back of my head "I'll take it off your hands". The cookware, not the bird:D
 
People are so funny when they get an idea in their minds. Extremes are always given to cover the company. That usually creates unneccessary panic!
 
It's just when you have the pan on with nothing in it, right?
 
Any harmful fumes are released when the pan is overheated. Making sure she follows the use and care and never uses the pan on anything higher than med-high will help. So will always adding SOMETHING to the pan. When I put mine on the stove, I spray them with a little oil as they're preheating. The oil will start to smoke before the pan gets to the danger zone. The oil also absorbs some of the heat, keeping the temp of the pan a few degrees lower.I've got 2 parrots and would never risk their lives by cooking with something I thought was a threat. It's just important to follow the guidelines.Also- don't cook with the birds in the kitchen. There are a lot of other fumes and particulates thrown around when cooking. It's not a safe place for a bird to be.
 
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Thanks for all the advice. Does anyone know if there is stuff in the use and care instructions about this?
If nothing else I will just steal her cookware;)
 
I believe there is something. And there'd be more detailed info in the PIG pages on CC.
 

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