A scarred, flakey teflon pan-----should I throw it out?

[georgevan]

I worry about ingesting some of that plastic or whatever it is.

 

[blissful]

yes throw it out. They aren't that expensive to replace.

 

[pepperhead212]

Yes, I agree, plus if it is actually flaking, it must be really old! Current day NS just gets to where it's no longer non-stick.

 

[caseydog]

It's not plastic, it's PTFE. Heavily scratched, chipped pans need to go. If the coating is actually flaking, throw it away right NOW!

CD

 

[taxlady]

One more vote for throwing out a non-stick pan that is flaking off bits.

 

[Andy M.]

The flaking bits of PTFE are bits of Teflon flaking off and are actually harmless and would pass through your digestive system unchanged.

PFOA was used in the manufacturing of Teflon and is a known carcinogen. There is no PFOA in the finished product.

Toss the pan. Replacements are generally inexpensive. I recommend a Teflon pan with a thick aluminum base and a coating on the outside. When the Teflon gets old and stops being non-stick, it's easy to toss it and replace it since its' so cheap.

 

[Meryl]

Totally agree. I threw out two very scratched Teflon pans the other day. Replaced them with non-Teflon but still non-stick.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

The flaking bits of PTFE are bits of Teflon flaking off and are actually harmless and would pass through your digestive system unchanged.

Except food will no longer "stick to your ribs!"

 

[dragnlaw]

Why don't they invent a pan coated with:
"your food will not stick to your waist, hips or butt.".