Non-stick frying pans, Dutch ovens and saucepans have been popular for years, but the cookware that is convenient and easy to clean has also been linked to some health problems – and there are indications that more people are noticing.
In 2023, there were 267 reports of suspected polymer fume fever reported to Poison Control Centers around the U.S., according to America’s Poison Centers, which represents the 55 accredited poison control centers around the country. The group added that the reported cases were not all confirmed nor did every patient report symptoms. The Poison Centers' information also noted that some patients may have been exposed to chemicals at work.
The number of cases reported in 2023 nearly tripled from just a few years earlier and while it reflects a small portion of Americans, experts say it can be difficult to measure the true number of people who are potentially impacted.
or the first time in decades, public health data shows a sudden and hopeful drop in...
