In a new study, Australian researchers said that just one surface crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release around 9,100 plastic particles.

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Last year, US poison centers reported 267 suspected cases of polymer fume fever, a rare, flu-like illness from inhaling fumes from an overheated nonstick pan.