A coating of
Teflon or polytetrafluoroethylene on
cookware produces a
nonstick surface. ... Another concern involves perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, a chemical used as a processing aid for
Teflon. It's been linked to cancer in lab animals. However,
Teflon-coated
cookware is considered
safe to use, even if
scratched.
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