The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Teflon Flu (MM #4878)

July 30, 2024

People have been using non-stick cookware in their kitchen for decades. But many wonder if these convenient pots and pans are causing us harm. Instances of what some call the Teflon Flu are increasing, causing great concern for poison experts. The technical term for this phenomenon is polymer fume fever, which can occur when the non-stick chemicals from the cookware begin to break down. It doesn’t happen with all pots and pans, but experts are trying to figure out how to spot the issue before it causes harm. The only way to keep this from happening is to replace your cookware often…






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