THE DEADLY TOXINS IN YOUR KITCHEN

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Toxic chemicals in non-stick cookware, like Teflon, have been known to be harmful for decades, posing serious health risks and environmental damage.

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🌡️ PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are toxic chemicals used in non-stick cookware, clothing, and more.
🕊️ Heating Teflon-coated pans can release toxins that have been proven to be fatal to birds.
🍳 Ceramic cookware like GreenPan with Thermolon™ coating offers a safer alternative to traditional non-stick cookware.
💸 Big companies like DuPont and 3M have known about the dangers of these chemicals for years but continued to use them.

DuPont and 3M conducted secret studies on the toxins in non-stick cookware as far back as the 1960s, concluding health risks associated with these chemicals.
Despite evidence of toxicity and environmental damage, these companies continued to use these harmful substances, only making changes under pressure from regulatory bodies in the early 2000s.

PFAS chemicals have been linked to a range of health issues including liver toxicity, hormonal changes, cancer, and have even been associated with obesity.
The toxins released when cooking with Teflon have led to the deaths of birds for decades, highlighting the immediate dangers of using traditional non-stick cookware.

Lawsuits against companies like DuPont and 3M have highlighted the failure to disclose the health hazards associated with their products, leading to significant settlements and fines.
Despite bans on certain chemicals like PFOA, companies have found alternative substances like GenX, raising concerns about the safety of these replacements.

Ceramic cookware, like GreenPan with Thermolon™ coating, provides a safer option for those looking to avoid the risks associated with traditional non-stick coatings.
Consumers are urged to be vigilant about the materials used in their cookware, as not all ceramic coatings may be free from harmful chemicals.

"PFAS is a known carcinogen. Remember, that’s the stuff used to make non-stick cookware."
"Even DuPont’s own scientists acknowledge that its non-stick cookware breaks into 15 types of toxic gases and particles when heated."
"If you cook with Teflon, toxic fumes that kill birds are still emitted. How can that be safe for humans?"
"A clever magic trick was performed. Part lack of imagination and part fear of losing a multi-billion-dollar industry, DuPont tweaked the formula for C-8, renamed it GenX and marked it as safe."
"Do the research and spread the word."

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