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I have a set of 3 Bra Premiere non-stick frying pans that I've used for a while. The coating on them says "Teflon Innovations without PFOA". Recently I've noticed that on the most used pan, the 26cm one, the Teflon coating has started to peel off.

I know that Teflon coatings can release harmful fumes and chemicals if overheated, but what about if the coating is physically peeling? Is it still safe to cook with them? Or should I stop using especially the 26cm one? I don't want to keep exposing my family to anything dangerous unknowingly. Any advice if these types of pans are still safe to cook with if the nonstick surface is peeling would be appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Depends, do you think eating lead is safe?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I have no idea.

This says the PTFE passes through undigested but who knows:

https://essentialware.com/teflon-and-pfoa-all-your-questions-answered/

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago

Call me a cynic, but I'd not really take health advice from them, let alone on something they want to sell people.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Undigested doesn’t mean it doesn’t leach anything nasty or cause problems (particularly over long periods of time.)

Some almost certainly doesn’t fully pass.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Hell no. Lead and PFAS.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Even bran new nonstick pans are horrible ideas. Don't use them. Get cast iron.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Allclad has factory seconds sales like 4 times a year, I think there’s one going one right now. If you’re unfamiliar, they’re a premium brand for high end home stores so they’re bar for quality is very high, because of this they can’t sell any products that have minor cosmetic defects or even damaged packaging. So, these factory seconds are sold for a huge mark down. Larger sets can still go for a lot more than a disposable nonstick you’d find in a grocery store, but they’re worth it. Alternatively, you can find them on Craigslist or marketplace pretty regularly for a steal, too.

Stainless clad pans are a little different to work with compared to nonstick but preheat the pan, cook with oil, and you’ll prefer it by miles to nonstick.

Edit: sales still going on, here’s a link. Happy cooking.

homeandcooksales.com

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

From what I understand, that is unsafe. Having said that i've been using one in a worse condition too. Best to limit the use of non stick pans anyways unless its for eggs or smth delicate pl us careful with the wash

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Throw that shit away ang get an All Clad everyday pan or Staub or something. There will be tons of sales and getting proper cooking equipment is worth the investment

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago
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