Guest guest Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 ' Bout time some thing was done...we do not use teflon nor aluminum. We also buy only cotton without any additives. I would rather iron... And now another thought process...since there is some debate on microwaves, I got rid of ours. I wonder on down the road if that will be next. D'vorah , " linda " <lindai81@c...> wrote: > > I am sure that most of you heard about the government's over-due decision to get companies to eliminate teflon from our products here over time. They have known about this terrible hazard for a long time. Now virtually all of us here in the states and many around the world have the chemical known as PFOA in our systems. It is found in American babies who are still in the womb. And PFOA is known to cause developmental and other adverse effects in animals. We get it not only from teflon, but from substances that break down into PFOA. These chemicals are in products that repel water and grease on clothes, food containers, prevents stains on carpets and fabrics as well as keeps food from sticking to pots and pans. I got rid of my teflon coated pans many years ago after I learned that when they get hot they emit toxic gases that will kill your house birds like parakeets. Reminded me of the canary in the mine. I use cast iron instead and glass. Government site to learn more about PFOA is http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/pfoa/ and you can put into your search engine PFOA and pull up lots of information. Oh, yes, it is also in breathable all weather clothing. Gore-tex! Ouch. > linda > Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org/ > > > · Minimize packaged/fast food and microwave popcorn in your diet (wrappings are often coated in PFCs for grease-resistance). > > · Switch from Teflon pans to cast iron or stainless steel. Can't switch? Use nonstick cookware on low heat and ventilate the kitchen. > > · Choose not to buy clothing, carpets, and furniture with Gore-tex, Stainmaster, Scotchgard, and other water/stain treatments. > > http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/pfoa/pfoainfo.htm#exposed > Fluoropolymers impart valuable properties, including fire resistance and oil, stain, grease, and water repellency. They are used to provide non-stick surfaces on cookware and waterproof, breathable membranes for clothing. They are employed in hundreds of other uses in almost all industry segments, including the aerospace, automotive, building/construction, chemical processing, electrical and electronics, semiconductor, and textile industries. Telomers are used as surfactants and as surface treatment chemicals in many products, including fire fighting foams; personal care and cleaning products; and oil, stain, grease, and water repellent coatings on carpet, textiles, leather, and paper. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 Not too long ago, I got rid of all of my teflon through freecycle - I'd read too many stories about it killing pet birds, and just couldn't continue to use it as a responsible bird owner. I now have stainless steel and cast iron. Cast iron took some getting used to; I think I was afraid to use it at first. Now, I love its non-stick properties, and that it heats evenly, unlike teflon which has hot spots. I even got a beautiful cast iron wok from lodgemfg.com which is a beautiful piece of work! It's far better than any wok I ever had (and I had a very nice, top of the line, teflon wok that I freecycled - it took weeks to get over that!) I also picked up a stainless steel wok from jaimie oliver's collection, which I've yet to use, because the cast iron one is so amazing, I can't stop using it! Good to hear though, that the dangers of teflon are finally being acted on. Cath , " Dvorah L. Dollar " <dollar_queenbee@s...> wrote: > > ' Bout time some thing was done...we do not use teflon nor aluminum. > We also buy only cotton without any additives. I would rather iron... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 This list is too expensive for me! (Just kidding.) I ended up buying an 8 " skillet and a 10 inch dutch oven _Prologic_ style from the Lodge wegsite...Thanks, Cath. I hope the skillet works. The stainless steel one I have is NOT nonstick and doesn't work well. Andy brought a teflon pan back from Alaska, but it already has scratches and I worry about eating teflon.... Maybe I should say " more teflon " . I liked their website. I have been avoiding cast iron because of the arthritis in my hands but may have to give in now..... Kristi, rather behind in reading the posts. P.S. My daughter was just given a darling baby gift of a sock monkey made of brown organic cotton socks with the face embroidered on....It's charming and should be quite ok for a baby to chew on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I know exactly what you mean though as my food bill has skyrocketed since joining. I am about to start begging and take up a collection from all of you. (not kidding) LOL But, properly seasoned you are going to love that cast iron down the line. But absolutely do not cook anything acidic in it (tomato) until it is well seasoned and you have used it a while. Put it somewhere that you don't have to lift it too much up or down...I know that they are heavy and I use both hands to lift them so that I don't wrench my wrists. I have a small one on top of the stove all the time. Now you don't need those iron pills either. I am a huge proponent of cast iron. They are great on top of the stove and in the oven. So you can brown onions and such then add the rest of the ingredients and pop into the oven. I like it even more than the crock pot as I have a timer on the oven for turning it on and off while I am gone and I can set it soooo low. linda " Whatever you do will be insignificant and it is very important that you do it. " Mohandas Gandhi linda's Growing Stitchery Projects: womyn47 - KJ This list is too expensive for me! (Just kidding.) I ended up buying an 8 " skillet and a 10 inch dutch oven _Prologic_ style from the Lodge wegsite...Thanks, Cath. I hope the skillet works. The stainless steel one I have is NOT nonstick and doesn't work well. Andy brought a teflon pan back from Alaska, but it already has scratches and I worry about eating teflon.... Maybe I should say " more teflon " . I liked their website. I have been avoiding cast iron because of the arthritis in my hands but may have to give in now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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