When teflon is heated, Old Bay, it gives off fumes. These have been demonstrated to definately be toxic to birds, and possibly toxic to other critters.
Question: Are babies considered in the category "other critters?"
There's some controversy over what temperature this happens at. I've seen figures from as low as 250F to as high as 450F.
What we do know, without question, is that at 450F and higher, teflon does give off fumes. What isn't known (because it hasn't been studied) is the full effects, and possible toxicity, of those fumes.
This is just one reason I refuse to use non-stick cookware.
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