Hi Louise -- Because there's so much misinformation out there about Teflon, I'm not surprised that you are concerned. I'm a representative of DuPont though, and hope you'll let me share some information with you and your readers, so that everyone can make truly informed decisions.
A recent study tried to determine whether there is a potential relationship between PFOA and thyroid changes. The study’s authors state that the observed association is a correlation, which may or may not be causal. This is inconsistent with other studies, including studies of workers who have had much higher levels of PFOA exposure than the general public. These workers have not shown any changes that would indicate impact on the thyroid. The weight of evidence gathered from a number of significant health studies continues to indicate to us that there is no health risk to the general public from exposure to PFOA. Please take a look at http://www2.dupont.com/PFOA2/en_US/pfoa_thyroid.html for more info. http://www.teflon.com/Teflon/teflonissafe and www.pfoa.dupont.com can provide you with additional information, as well.
Interesting discussion. In all types of research, it seems inevitable that there will always be studies that say one thing, and studies that another. The quality of the study, who funded the study, along with who the authors are (along with many other factors) are always important to consider. I think in general that our bodies are ingesting things that, many years ago, were non-existant or part of a daily diet. I mean, the amount of corn we ingest (whether through processed foods, drinks, etc) is huge! In any case, an interesting article. Thanks for the thoughts!
Hi Louise -- Because there's so much misinformation out there about Teflon, I'm not surprised that you are concerned. I'm a representative of DuPont though, and hope you'll let me share some information with you and your readers, so that everyone can make truly informed decisions.
ReplyDeleteA recent study tried to determine whether there is a potential relationship between PFOA and thyroid changes. The study’s authors state that the observed association is a correlation, which may or may not be causal. This is inconsistent with other studies, including studies of workers who have had much higher levels of PFOA exposure than the general public. These workers have not shown any changes that would indicate impact on the thyroid. The weight of evidence gathered from a number of significant health studies continues to indicate to us that there is no health risk to the general public from exposure to PFOA. Please take a look at http://www2.dupont.com/PFOA2/en_US/pfoa_thyroid.html for more info. http://www.teflon.com/Teflon/teflonissafe and www.pfoa.dupont.com can provide you with additional information, as well.
Interesting discussion. In all types of research, it seems inevitable that there will always be studies that say one thing, and studies that another. The quality of the study, who funded the study, along with who the authors are (along with many other factors) are always important to consider.
ReplyDeleteI think in general that our bodies are ingesting things that, many years ago, were non-existant or part of a daily diet. I mean, the amount of corn we ingest (whether through processed foods, drinks, etc) is huge!
In any case, an interesting article. Thanks for the thoughts!