8/29/10
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The EPA has asked manufacturers of nonstick pans to eliminate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) -- otherwise known as Teflon -- from cookware by 2015. While many people are throwing away their nonstick pans in favor of old-fashioned cast-iron or new ceramic-coated pans, some may not be able to afford new pans right away. Do the next best thing: Cook in nonstick pans over low to medium heat and never use metal utensils that may scratch the surface. If the surface begins to flake or look questionable, then it may be a good time to invest in some greener cookware.