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What is Teflon flu? It’s linked to a coating on some non-stick pans
Studies have found non-stick pans made with PTFE are safe to cook with when used as instructed. But at high temperatures — when a non-stick pan is exposed to temperatures above 260C — the coating can start to degrade and burn off potentially harmful fumes. …