Non-stick cookware is one of the most pervasive and hazardous household sources of PFAS exposure. PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they can remain in the body on the order of years. They’re used to make products non-stick, water or oil-repellent, and stain-resistant. The key issue is adding heat. Heating PFAS-based non-stick pans increases the potential for exposure, especially as coatings age or degrade. PFAS have been linked to endocrine disruption and adverse health outcomes, so mi