You burn your pan. Teflon off gasses. The gas is released in air. The same offgassed chemical is now under the teflon, between pan and teflon, as well as in

You burn your pan. Teflon off gasses. The gas is released in air. The same offgassed chemical is now under the teflon, between pan and teflon, as well as in any cracks, or porous areas of the teflon, more likely now, as teflon has changed its chemical struture. It's where the gas came from, yes? So, now you have a pan more likely to crack and chip, with deadly chemicals waiting. The logic you are employing, is similar to the logic which got a deadly substance, teflon, approved. OK under some circumstances, but not thinking of the entire picture. The price? Your health. The health of all in your house, breathing toxic gas, and eating toxins, for which the young are more susceptible to. This is classic "what's wrong with the world" stuff. For an extremely mild convenience, use a deadly solution at a whim. Teflon. People would rather have their food covered in toxic stuff, than use a little oil. Or buy an iron pan, and season it correctly.