Teflon Chemical Poision

Are you exposing your family to Teflon chemical poisionings? When I watched this "Cooing With Teflon" on TV and listen to Dupont representive (female of course) lie to all the presented evidences below I was angry that this company knew at the expense of our health what they were doing. In addition, for money they were going to continue ruining everybody's health.
"Cooking With Teflon can be hazardous to your health.

Dupont is facing new charges from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it concealed research showing that pregnant workers were passing on Teflon chemicals to their unborn children. The EPA has also accused Dupont of failing to report evidence that the chemicals used to manufacture Teflon had contaminated water supplies affecting 12,000 people in the local area. Many of those affected families are suing Dupont.

One individual was born with only one nostril and various facial defects and has decided to sue the company, claiming that Teflon chemicals caused his birth defects. Dupont, of course, denies that Teflon is unsafe for use in households, even though when Teflon is heated to a high enough temperature, it gives off fumes that are well known to kill parrots and other pet birds. Therefore, what is the real story on Teflon, and is this a safe chemical to use in your household?
My take on Teflon is that it is especially dangerous to workers who are present during the manufacturing process because they are far more likely to be exposed to readily available forms of Teflon chemicals. It is also a danger to communities who may depend on water supplies that could possibly be contaminated by Teflon manufacturing chemicals. However, I do not think Teflon is a huge danger to individuals in terms of using Teflon coated pans, as long as you keep them at a reasonable temperature. The only time Teflon gives off toxic fumes is when it is heated to a very high temperature, something like 600 degrees or more, in which case, yes, it can become dangerous. Therefore, if you keep your Teflon pans relatively cool, they are unlikely to give off these toxic fumes in any large quantities.

Again, it does not mean that Teflon is good for you, because it certainly is not good for you. A much healthier cooking pan would be an iron pan or stainless steel pans, but with those pans people tend to add a whole lot of cooking oils so that the food doesn't stick to the pan, whereas with Teflon you don't have to add the oil -- you can use water. When using nonstick pans, the added oils can present a health hazard that may be equal to or even greater to the hazard from using Teflon cookware. (It is in a lot of products, foods for microwave, resturant foods, school cafeteria foods and the miltatary all uses these toxic products.)
Another consideration is the quality of the cookware you are using. I would not even consider using low-cost Teflon cookware that you might purchase at Wal-Mart, for example. Instead, I would only buy high-end Teflon coated pans and cookware available from trusted, high-end manufacturing companies. That kind of cookware tends to be a lot more expensive -- one good cooking wok, for example, may cost you $200. However, you can be sure that the Teflon will not be peeling off and ending up in your food. Just to let you know, even though I am a stickler about toxic chemicals in the house, and home, I do use Teflon coated cookware. Nevertheless, once again, I keep the pans at relatively low temperatures and I use high-quality pans that are less likely to degrade and allow Teflon particles to enter my foods. I also tend to eat a lot more raw meals anyway, so I am not cooking very frequently to begin with
Teflon has been know for the following: For more than 200 years, Dupont has put science to work, resulting in the creation of products that contribute to healthier, safer, and better lives for people. A major Dupont innovation that has made these contributions significant is Teflon®.Discovered in 1938 at our Jackson Research Laboratory in New Jersey, Dr. Roy Plunkett was experimenting when he realized that a chemical sample surprisingly changed its properties into a white, waxy solid with unbelievable characteristics. This innovation was the product we now know as Teflon®.Teflon® is best known for its slipperiness, which is useful where non-stick features are important. Dupont revolutionized the cookware industry with the introduction of Teflon® non-stick coatings for cookware, making cleanup a breeze. High-rise buildings that use Dupont™ Certified Limited Combustible Cable are safer from smoke damage. In addition, Teflon® used in fabric protection keeps clothing and carpets looking newer, longer. "
This was on Channel 5 and I stayed glued to the channel as they interviewed several heads of Dupont Company. It was my impression strongly she was on big lie for her company (stocks folks might fall). Sorry I cannot seem to locate the original story.
My daughter Sarah had just came me a set for Christmas. I threw every one of them away and my aluminum ones quite some time ago. It is just an example of "Happening’s" of a toxic nature. If pregnant mothers cannot use it, and birds die, do I want these chemicals in my body? Maybe Yours?
Click here---> Is There Hidden Teflon in Your Water?
Teflon is in Your Food Packaging Carcinogens in Popcorn Packaging In one frightening example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has looked at microwave able popcorn packaging and found that PFOA is not only present, but that it migrates to the oil from the packaging during heating.
Other than microwave popcorn bags, fluorotelomers are used in:
· Packaging for fast foods like sandwiches, chicken and French fries
· Packaging for pizza, bakery items, drinks and candy
· Paper plates
· EPA Says Teflon Could Put Your Health at Risk


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