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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), linked in laboratory animals to an increase in tumours of the liver, pancreas and testicles and reduced fertility, is one of the chemicals used in the chain of reactions that makes the common non-stick surface Teflon.
If at all possible, avoid french fries, candy bars, pizza, and microwave popcorn where Teflon is commonly used. Vacuuming any carpeting with the stain-resistant claim releases the chemical into the air to be circulated in your home. There are alternatives to using Teflon and other non-stick cookware. Heating non-stick cookware to broiling temperatures or above 350 degrees F, releases the PFOA into the air and according to some naturopaths, into your food especially if there is a scratch in your non-stick cookware.