Dear Dr. Gott: My wife is systematically discarding all of our Teflon-coated pots, pans and utensils in response to a perceived concern that Teflon is a health risk. Furthermore, we are significantly ...

Non-stick pots could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles as users are cooking or washing. In a new study, Australian researchers said that just one surface crack on a Teflon-coated pan ...

It is possible to recycle Teflon, but it's a long, difficult process that can involve separating the Teflon from whatever it's coating, grinding it up, subjecting it to high temperatures, and then ...

Indispensable for stick-free cooking, nonstick pans have earned pride of place in our kitchens. When their coating gets damaged, however, they can release micro- and nanoparticles that end up in food.