Need Info on Nonstick Cookware & Health Issues.

[jrny2001]

I am looking for any info on facts regarding nonstick cookware and health related risks (cancer, alzheimers etc.), or the fact that there ARE NOT any.

Had a customer bring this up at a show last night. I wish I would have had the info then to dispute this claim. Any help will be appreciated.

 

[janetupnorth]

There was a letter on here awhile ago - I can't take time to look for it right now - maybe later.

Basically, there is no way at the temperatures we cook at for anything in nonstick coating to be toxic...

Of course, if you are cooking at 1000 degrees, everything around you is toxic!

 

[janetupnorth]

Here you go...

Click on files on the bar above...

Type Teflon in the search box...

You will find the files...

Hope that helps!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Look at this...

 

[jrny2001]

Thank you so much! I sent a copy of the teflon info to the guest from last night and printed a copy to keep in my kit.

This site is the greatest!!! I'm so glad I found it.

 

[katie0128]

When presenting this, keep in mind two things...
1. Teflon is a name brand for non-stick coating, it is not the generic substance. All pans that are sprayed with Teflon are non-stick, but not all pans that are non-stick are sprayed with Teflon. Kinds of like the difference between Kleenex and tissues...
2. PC's non-stick cookware is NOT coated with Teflon! Ours has DuPont's Autograph 2 coating, which is different than Teflon! (But, don't ask me how... I haven't researched that yet!)

 

[DebbieJ]

And as for the aluminum...some think that aluminum plays a part in alzheimers. Well, the process of hard anodization seals the surface of the aluminum and no metal will release into your foods as you cook.

 

[finley1991]

Check the alzheimers website as well. There is a PDF on there that states that there is no evidence that aluminum plays a role in alzheimers. I'll attach it here for you. I did some online research on this and people take in more aluminum into their bodies from using deodorant than using any kind of cookware. Hope the info helps!

 

[missyciccolella]

When presenting this, keep in mind two things...
1. Teflon is a name brand for non-stick coating, it is not the generic substance. All pans that are sprayed with Teflon are non-stick, but not all pans that are non-stick are sprayed with Teflon. Kinds of like the difference between Kleenex and tissues...
2. PC's non-stick cookware is NOT coated with Teflon! Ours has DuPont's Autograph 2 coating, which is different than Teflon! (But, don't ask me how... I haven't researched that yet!)

Also, remember our non stick coating is baked on not sprayed so it is more durable and not going to flake off - the reason for our lifetime guarantee.
Hope this helps!
Missy

 

[jenniferp417]

people take in more aluminum into their bodies from using deodorant than using any kind of cookware. Hope the info helps!

That's ANOTHER thing - I had to convince my cousin it was all right to wear an antipersperant - she was convinced it'd cause breast cancer.Urban Legends Reference Pages (snopes.com) is my best friend!

 

[poultrylady]

I am new to pampered chef,and own a Ginger bread mold. It has a yellowish film over most of it,is this the normal finish for these heavy stoneware molds> If it is,should it be all over,or just on certain areas?Thanks!

 

[raebates]

It's probably the beginning seasoning. I'd scrub it well with hot water and baking soda just to be sure.