Teflon Chemical May Cause Allergies

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saynotoquacks — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:56:35 GMT

Do wax-coated milk cartons and orange juice cartons have PFOA??? What about wax paper? I use wax paper exclusively to avoid plastic wrap, but is this harmful too???

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curious7 — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:26:43 GMT

I have heard even aluminum is toxic, and may injure ones health. As for Teflon, it has always been kind of scary. You know cooking on plastic.

It has also been widely reported MS may be caused by food allergies. Maybe there is some connection, between these food allergies, and the Teflon. Anyone have a comment, or more knowledge?

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Jaq — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:18:41 GMT

I have not ever used Teflon pans or pots, but I do use a Teflon-coated waffle iron. Waffles are my favorite breakfast food -- they're wonderful with real maple syrup, raw butter, and pecans-- and the waffles I make are nutrient-dense with ingredients like ground flaxseed and coconut flour -- all organic. But now I'm concerned that I'm just "shooting myself in the foot" by using this waffle iron. I'm not aware of any ceramic-coated waffle irons on the market, and I've had nothing but trouble with cast iron wafflers -- they just tear my waffles apart, regardless of what oils I use to lubricate the grid. Anybody have any suggestions?

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TinaK — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:38:37 GMT

2 things. have you tried linen? it holds up beautifully and can be washed forever. it actually gets better with wear. much stronger than cotton. also there are washable silks. the linen isn't supposed to be pressed smooth. wrinkling is part of the "look" of the cloth but as it softens with washing the creases get softer.
Hanging on an outside line minimizes wrinkles too. poly/cotton blends don't do much but look smoother and brighter. do you really want to replace good health with a just out of the bag look? I wash EVERYTHING I bring home before I use it.

The other thing is Olive oil instead of candles. you can get small lamps to put on top of a candlestick and wicks. (I got mine in a judaica shop). you put water in the jar and float a small amount of oil on top. you can even color the water and I'd guess scent the oil with any natural oil that isn't irritating to you. The effect of lighting several of these lamps is just gorgeous since the oil imparts a lovely soft glow that you just don't get from burning petroleum.

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KAC — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:54:31 GMT

Yep threw away teflon pans a few years ago. I cook with the glass - Visionware glass cookware - I buy it on ebay. I also cook my vegetables and reheat foods in a glass baking dish in my small convection/toaster oven.

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mmc88121 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:01:23 GMT

I found the comment by the DuPont representative interesting. Basically it was denial in its ultimate form. When presented with the evidence still states that it is not their products fault. And we don't know how it gets into everybody's blood system.

Mary

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Sean Uisce — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:33:42 GMT

And of course PFOA contains that wonderful enzyme poison; bone, tooth and skin corroder... FLUORIDE (the 'fluoro' bit is a give away).

Strange that those behind PFOA haven't come out and said this compound is good for our dental health because it contains fluoride?

Could it ever be down to the fact that they're aware that air-borne fluoride is seriously toxic?

Sarine nerve gas contains it. Coal fumes contain it. Off-gasing from Teflon coated cookware contains it.

Even if one concedes that what Mr. Rickard says is technically true (he's very clever with his language)... he's not saying that PFOA won't cause OTHER reactions in humans.

Like hardening of arteries, bones or teeth. Or gathering in the pineal gland. Triggering early on-set of puberty. Lowering IQ. Increased rates of Osteosarcoma in young boys. Apathy in populations. Depressed thyroid function. Irritable Bowel Syndrome... all of which have been linked to fluoride.

PFOA (to my fluoride alert radar) is simply another source of fluoride in people's lives. We're better off without it. Give me a wooden or stone floor and natural living-stained fabrics any day - both will have, and continue to develop, character and a sense of Life!

re: Teflon Chemical May Cause Allergies

Sean Uisce — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:33:38 GMT

And of course PFOA contains that wonderful enzyme poison; bone, tooth and skin corroder... FLUORIDE (the 'fluoro' bit is a give away).

Strange that those behind PFOA haven't come out and said this compound is good for our dental health because it contains fluoride?

Could it ever be down to the fact that they're aware that air-borne fluoride is seriously toxic?

Sarine nerve gas contains it. Coal fumes contain it. Off-gasing from Teflon coated cookware contains it.

Even if one concedes that what Mr. Rickard says is technically true (he's very clever with his language)... he's not saying that PFOA won't cause OTHER reactions in humans.

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annapavlova42 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:47:05 GMT

When it is created in a laboratory without MOTHERS permission, then you can bet every last breath you have, that it is laden with problems.

They can test all they want with anyone they want, the fact is, they are going against MOTHER NATURE!!

Ofcourse we are a sick society, Mother is not no.1 priority in the minds of these conventional scientist etc.

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proatc — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:21:30 GMT

Robert Rickard, a science director at DuPont - which makes Teflon coatings - says PFOA is unlikely(meaning there is a posibility) to cause allergy-related problems in humans, though no studies have looked at this question(so science and the government has to prove it does cause problems). PFOA is found in the blood of nearly everyone, yet how it gets there is a mystery(so its okay because we have infected everyone in America over the past 20 years). It should not(but it does) turn up in final manufactured products, although DuPont has measured very small amounts in treated carpets and upholstery(we don't know how it got there so don't look at us!).

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Russ Bianchi — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:31:55 GMT

"Teflon" is DEADLY, wether at low exposure rate in fabric or clothing, high temperature degradation in cooking pots and pant or non stick surfaces, or one of the nicknames of pedophile enabler Cardinal Roger M. "Hollywood", "Mahal", "Teflon", "His Slickness" Mahony of Los Angeles.

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Zambini — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:06:15 GMT

I've always felt that allergies were environmental. We live in one of the most common locations for serious allergies, with allergy warnings on the nightly news even. We have relatives with allergies to just about everything including metals. Yet, we have not (WE - anyone in our immediate family of six and two son-in-laws) suffered any of the various epidemic level allergies.

I think maintaining your health wisely makes a difference, including not exposing yourself to unnecessary chemicals. There isn't a carpet in the house. We also don't do scented candles - do you know they can kill a cockatiel and we have one. No antibacterial soaps, use raw milk products when possible, etc., etc., etc. We live in the middle of the woods with lots of trees, grasses and other plants. Mold is present by the nature of location, but, still no allergies. I will say that one son-in-law required some serious immune rebuilding when he showed up.

After about another zillion articles like this, I'm hoping that the environmental influence on development of allergies will make a universal impact. I hate to see people suffer, especially extended family who won't believe our example. If allergies were genetic, we would have them.

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katieannpc — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:47:18 GMT

Very interesting....Mr. Rickard says that PFOA is unlikely to cause allergy problems in humans - yet no studies have looked at this issue in humans. So I suppose we are to say to ourselves...."Hmmmm...well it is found in mice that there is a connection - but it doesn't happen in humans....it's OK!" I really do think that these chemicals may act differently in animals and humans - but if there is an effect in one I am certain there is an effect in the other. Am I nuts or does this make sense?

Also, PFOA is found in the blood of nearly everyone - so why am I to feel this has no impact on our health???