How unsafe is this?

[Ashworth3715]

Well embarassingly enough I have a black pot and the bottom.... paint i guess it is starting to strach off, I have never had an issue with it being in food I cook, I know it's time for a new pot but for the time being is it safe to use?

[Mama Mangia]

This is just my opinion - but if it is a "coated" bottom (inside) and it is scratched - then I would toss it out - definitely!! I don't trust any of that!
But like I said - it is just my opinion!

[Raquelita]

You mean it's a non-stick surface that is starting to scratch off? Definitely get rid of it.

[Ashworth3715]

Yes its a non stick pot, but i accidentaly made the stupid mistake of using an S.O.S. pad on it, so I believe thats why it is peeling off.

[Upennmama]

Yep. That's probably why. The manufacturer says it's not dangerous, but that stuff is toxic if inhaled, so I wouldn't ingest it! I would get a new one, sorry.

[peacherina]

I am glad you brought this up. Because now that I think about it I have pots that are scratched up to. I will have to look into getting some new ones. thanks

[r8rpwr]

I agree; I would not use it. I'm not 100% certain what they put on those nonstick surfaces, but I'm pretty sure it's something I don't need to be eating.

[mommy00]

It is recommended that you throw the pan away. However, the non-stick coating is not harmful if ingested. It actually passes right through the body without even being absorbed.

[rt49andellis]

I have pans like this too... I basically went through and wiped ALL of the coating off. Is that good enough or should it all probably be thrown away? I'm so cheap sometimes... LOL

[muslgrl]

I'd throw it out. Seems to me it can't be good for you if pieces of it chip off into food