Did you know this? Is your cookware PFAS free? Give a 🍳 if yes! When it comes to the coating on cookware, there are three terms you'll often see: PFOA-free, PTFE-free and PFAS-free. It can be confusing! Both PFOA and PTFE are types of PFAS. PFAS are a group of 15,000+ chemicals. PFOA is perfluoroctanoic acid, and according to the FDA, as of 2016, it was no longer used in any food packaging, cookware, or other food-related products sold in the U.S. A label that says PFOA is essentially irrelevant. (1) PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is the nonstick coating used on cookware. The problem is that it can break down with high heat and also release polymer fumes. "PTFE-coated cookware releases various gases and chemicals that present mild to severe toxicity." (2) PFAS-free is the label to look for on cookware. PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a large group of over chemicals and that number is continually growing. Even though two common PFAS have been banned (PFOA and PFOS), they have been replaced by thousands of other PFAS. PFAS should be avoided due to the fact that it gradually accumulates and remains in the body over time, and several PFAS chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. (3) If your nonstick cookware has a scratch, it's best not to use it. If you do need to upgrade to better cookware, changing it out piece by piece as you can afford it can be the best way to go. Stainless steel, cast iron or 100% ceramic cookware are all good options. 1) https://www.consumerreports.org/toxic-chemicals-substances/vou-cant-always-trust-claims-on-non-toxic-cookware-a4849321487/ 2) https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc/ index.cfm 3) https://www.bcpp.org/resource/pfas-forever-chemicals-pfoa-pfos/
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