z1ppy – Member
don’t use teflon above 260 °C (500 °F) as it begins to deteriorate, and it decomposes above 350 °C (662 °F)
It’s also carcinogenic. Once it starts to deteriorate, I wouldn’t use it. Personally I’ve gone off Teflon cookware entirely due to the risks. Concerned me about exotic bird deaths from overheated Teflon cookware. The vapour that comes off from PTFE is lethal to them. While not instantly lethal to humans, given PTFE is a carcinogen, I wouldn’t cook with the stuff now.
Personally, good quality heavy ceramic pans. Not known to be toxic. Can get it up to higher heat safely than Teflon. Not so non stick, but with care you can avoid sticking (not so hot!) and cleans off easy anyway.