Question:
Our old Teflon-coated frying pan is scratched, so I plan to buy a new one. Are Teflon-coated frying pans still considered safe?
Answer:
The key to nonstick cookware coatings such as Teflon is a smooth ingredient called polytetra-fluoroethylene (PTFE). Although PTFE has generally been considered a safe and stable coating for cookware, recent studies have shown that plastic compounds migrate into food and once the Teflon is damaged,
