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1:5:10:064 Tip: Overheating non-stick cookware can lead to the release of toxic fumes. The fumes have killed pet birds and been implicated in causing a type of fume fever in people.
Health Canada says: “Nonstick coatings are a risk if they are heated to temperatures greater than 350°C or 650°F. This might happen if an empty pan is left on a burner. In this case, the coatings can give off irritating or poisonous fumes.”.
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Additional Information
Here’s what Dupont has to say about safe cooking practices.
http://www.teflon.com/Teflon/downloads/pdf/safety_tips.pdf
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