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California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware and other household items (www.cbsnews.com)

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California lawmakers voted to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware. The move has pulled in celebrity chefs on one side and environmentalists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, on the other.

The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax, food packaging and certain children's products. Lawmakers approved the bill in a 41-19 vote, late on Friday, with 20 assembly members not voting. The bill quickly passed amendments in the Senate and is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for his signature.

It's the latest move to limit PFAS, which are a class of thousands of chemicals that have been around for more than 70 years and are widely used in a variety of consumer, commercial and industrial products due to their ability to withstand heat and repel water and stains. They are called "forever chemicals" because they are extremely persistent in the environment and can accumulate in humans and animals.

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[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Its also bad for you if you get it too hot, and not entirely sure how good eating it is for you.

I stopped using it because its unnecessarily wasteful, why the fuck should I be replacing a pan every few years or so? Why would I want a pan that flakes into my food? Cast iron and stainless steel is just better.

[–] Fenrisulfir@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Carbon steel is also great.

[–] nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Clean clad stainless with a little oil and a proper pre heat has never let me down in terms of food releasing. Cast iron and carbon steel release even easier for when you need it too.

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 days ago

I often cook pancakes on cast iron without a problem. Teflon is unnecessary.