Overheated Non-Stick Cookware — The Teflon Trap

Searing your steak shouldn't poison the air.

Heating non-stick pans past 500°F (260°C) can cause them to release toxic perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) fumes. Inhaling these fumes can lead to 'polymer fume fever,' with flu-like symptoms. Never preheat non-stick pans on high and ensure proper ventilation while cooking.