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Background

Toxic chemicals: PFCs

Perflourochemicals (PFCs)

Commonly Found In: Name brand products such as

  • Teflon
  • Stainmaster
  • Scotchgard
  • Gore-Tex

Health Concerns:

  • Cancer
  • Endocrine Disruption
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Immune Disorders

Safer Produts:

  • For cooking use stainless steel, cast iron, or enamel coated pots and pans
  • To prevent foods sticking cook with canola oil and line baking sheets with wax paper

 

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