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Is Your Nonstick Pan Safe? What Parents Need to Know About Teflon Flu

A nonstick pan can feel harmless because it is so familiar. It makes eggs easier, isn’t as hard to clean and makes weeknight meals less stressful. But in homes with children, people with asthma or pets, how that pan is used matters. The risk is not normal low-heat cooking. The danger starts when nonstick cookware gets too hot and releases fumes linked to “Teflon flu.” For pet owners, the stakes are higher because birds are especially vulnerable to overheated nonstick coatings. Teflon flu can be avoided entirely by stocking your kitchen with non-toxic, nonstick cookware. Wha...