> That's going to damage the coating, shortening the lifespan of the pan, and putting little bits of Teflon into your food. Out of the concerns above, pieces o

> That's going to damage the coating, shortening the lifespan of the pan, and putting little bits of Teflon into your food. Out of the concerns above, pieces of Teflon in your food is fortunately not a huge concern: Teflon is not toxic in the slightest. It works as nonstick because it doesn’t really react with anything, and that means it won’t react with your body either. It is a common material in various medical equipment like implants, frequently used as catheter lining. Now, if you heat it to 500 degrees or more, it starts decomposing, and the resulting chemicals are toxic. So, don’t broil in nonstick (but slow braising in oven is fine).