Non-stick lining toxicity Does anyone have any solid information on toxicity of the non-stick linings? I believe all companies have said all along that they were harmless, turns out it wasn't always true. How about Zojirushi? Non-stick lining toxicity Does anyone have any solid information on toxicity of the non-stick linings? I believe all companies have said all along that they were harmless, turns out it wasn't... » Read More Non-stick lining toxicity Does anyone have any solid information on toxicity of the non-stick linings? I believe all companies have said all along that they were harmless, turns out it wasn't always true. How about Zojirushi? « Show Less
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At least these devices never go above the temperature of 212F, the boiling point of water. So you should not see the rendering of gases teflon can produce at 400 or 500F, and leaching should be minimal.
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Hi, I'm concerned about the non-stick coating on my Zojirushi rice cooker also. It's flaking off and I want to replace it. Can anyone recommend a stainless-steel pan rice cooker without a coating? I primarily cook brown rice. Thanks!
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Thanks for posting this question. It's annoying that the product description doesn't mention that the lining is non-stick. I had decided against buying it, anyway, because it didn't say whether it did or not, so they may lose both customers who want non-stick and those who don't. I hate product descriptions that so prominently proclaim "stainless steel," when it usually just refers to the outside and not inside where it really matters, without enough consideration for their customers to list the internal components. In this case, I think they just describe something like "heavy black." I didn't know "black" was a material. Thanks for posting this question. It's annoying that the product description doesn't mention that the lining is non-stick. I had decided against buying it, anyway, because it didn't say whether it did or not, so they may lose both customers who want non-stick and those who don't. I hate product descriptions that so prominently proclaim "stainless steel," when it usually just refers to the outside and not inside where it really matters, without enough consideration for their customers to list the internal components. In this case, I think they just describe something like... » Read More Thanks for posting this question. It's annoying that the product description doesn't mention that the lining is non-stick. I had decided against buying it, anyway, because it didn't say whether it did or not, so they may lose both customers who want non-stick and those who don't. I hate product descriptions that so prominently proclaim "stainless steel," when it usually just refers to the outside and not inside where it really matters, without enough consideration for their customers to list the internal components. In this case, I think they just describe something like "heavy black." I didn't know "black" was a material. « Show Less
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Like sf47 said. These devices are designed to shut off past 212F, the boiling point of water. The entire point of a rice cooker is to automatically stop cooking once the water is gone (i.e. the rice is done). Once the water is gone the rice cooker goes into keep warm mode.
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I have two parrots and any responsible parrot owner knows that fumes from pans with nonstick coating can kill them--QUICKLY. I'm sure the zojirushi is perfectly safe for them because the nonstick surface is enclosed but honestly, if the fumes alone are harmful to my birds, I don't even want to entertain what cooked food on it would do to me. I changed all of my cookware over to heavy gauge stainless steel. My new rice cooker will not be an exception. Sorry zojirushi...but I have to agree with "stuff2read"'s posting.
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Don't know the answer to that question. However I've read articles recently indicating that research now shows that when manufacturers produce BPA free plastic they end up replacing BPA with other chemicals which haven't been tested as much but which are possibly just as bad for your health as BPA, and maybe worse. Here's an example: http://www.ibtimes.com/bpa-free-plastics-might-not-be-safe-you-think-they-are-1559434 Everybody draws the line in a different place about how careful they are about possible toxins. These plastic mesh strainers have been quite useful for me. Before I got them, I used metal mesh strainers which often rusted and deteriorated, causing me a different kind of concern about contamination. So it's hard to get a very fine mesh strainer that is completely pure--what are you going to make it out of? Not glass or ceramic....
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I am curious about the same thing - this oven looks perfect for my family EXCEPT the non stick interior - PFOA is no joke people. Stay as far away from non stick as you can get. If I end up ordering this oven, it will only be if I find out the non stick does not contain perfluorocarbons. Look them up. They are bad news.
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Whats funny is even a vast majority of 'BPA free' plastics leach chemicals that mess with infant endrocrine. There is a public study out there that shows 95% of all the plastics they tested -- even BPA free -- tested positive for the chemicals we strive to stay away from. Can you say for certain that any plastic manufacturer is 100% safe? Nope. Why? They do not and will not show you their chemical composition of their plastic. Those blueprints are proprietary and heavily guarded.If you're worried about BPA and harmful chemicals, live a completely plastic-free life. Use glass/ceramic. Whats funny is even a vast majority of 'BPA free' plastics leach chemicals that mess with infant endrocrine. There is a public study out there that shows 95% of all the plastics they tested -- even BPA free -- tested positive for the chemicals we strive to stay away from. Can you say for certain that any plastic manufacturer is 100% safe? Nope. Why? They do not and will not show you their chemical composition of their plastic. Those blueprints are proprietary and heavily guarded.If you're worried about BPA and harmful chemicals, live a completely plastic-free life. Use... » Read More Whats funny is even a vast majority of 'BPA free' plastics leach chemicals that mess with infant endrocrine. There is a public study out there that shows 95% of all the plastics they tested -- even BPA free -- tested positive for the chemicals we strive to stay away from. Can you say for certain that any plastic manufacturer is 100% safe? Nope. Why? They do not and will not show you their chemical composition of their plastic. Those blueprints are proprietary and heavily guarded.If you're worried about BPA and harmful chemicals, live a completely plastic-free life. Use glass/ceramic. « Show Less
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Teflon is non toxic. You can eat the stuff. It is one of the most inert materials there is.
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I am also concerned about BPS, so I contacted Pomi from their website. They responded quickly and assured me that BPS is not used in the liners or spouts of their products.
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HB does not stand behind their products. We had one of their crock pots and when the liner cracked, they wanted more for a new liner than buying a completely new HB crock pot on Amazon. Never again. Now we have two Crock Pot brand slow cookers and there is no sign of the liner degrading like the HB did.
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I called the distributor: Edgecraft Corp825 Southwood RoadAvondale, PA 19311800-342-3255I asked if the non-stick coating was teflon? They said that the coating was PFOA free. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is presumably the Bad Guy in older non-stick coatings. Google PFOA to read all about it. Teflon seems to be the catch-all term people use for any non-stick coating which appears to be incorrect in this case. There are lots of non-stick coatings out there. The question to ask then is; Is your coating PFOA Free? In this case, it is. The EPA and several major companies have been eliminating PFOA in all their products since 2010. I called the distributor: Edgecraft Corp825 Southwood RoadAvondale, PA 19311800-342-3255I asked if the non-stick coating was teflon? They said that the coating was PFOA free. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is presumably the Bad Guy in older non-stick coatings. Google PFOA to read all about it. Teflon seems to be the catch-all term people use for any non-stick coating which appears to be incorrect in this case. There are lots of non-stick coatings out there. The question to ask then is; Is your coating PFOA Free? In this case, it is. The EPA and several major... » Read More I called the distributor: Edgecraft Corp825 Southwood RoadAvondale, PA 19311800-342-3255I asked if the non-stick coating was teflon? They said that the coating was PFOA free. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is presumably the Bad Guy in older non-stick coatings. Google PFOA to read all about it. Teflon seems to be the catch-all term people use for any non-stick coating which appears to be incorrect in this case. There are lots of non-stick coatings out there. The question to ask then is; Is your coating PFOA Free? In this case, it is. The EPA and several major companies have been eliminating PFOA in all their products since 2010. « Show Less
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I don't know. I think that the best place to ask would be the company. I haven't looked on the bucket to see, but I'm pretty sure they are all about being non-toxic. (Obviously, you still wouldn't eat the stuff.) Good luck!
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The material is definitely not the oder-like like Teflon material which was deemed to be a hazard. So far, our liner has not been any problem with multiple use. We use plastic and wooden utensils. Ism sure if you google the manufacture website and contact them you could obtain the exact name of the liner material. So far, it's been a wonderful multi use appliance.
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Do some research on Zojirushi products and you will find that in every case the non-stick coating is a titanium ceramic compound. The typical coating in frying pans is Teflon. Thanks for trying to spread FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) on a good product. How ignorant.
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I painted the lower unit of my outboard motor with it. It is in salt water very often and so far after 6 months of use it is holding up very well. Is it toxic to fish? Who knows.
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There are new non stick coatings out that you can use medel utinsils, and go into the dishwasher. Those do not throw off toxins..You might want to look into those breadmakers!Its really isn't toxic unless the taflon seal is , cut, scraped off, so to speak, ..If you do not use high heat with taflon there is not a problem, but before using it, always heat itup for awhile with water in it, and wash it out again, then use it..We are all going to die of something, and I doubt at this point if its going to be teflon!
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I am new to roasting pans and baking liners. I was searching online to find out more about the melting liner issue, to see if can be avoided, when I discovered this how-to video to properly use the liners, and what to do if they do melt. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnW4UiCsPQs
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Good question. Ask the manufacturer; then contact Mike Adams the health ranger to find out if his lab verifies claims of non toxicity.
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That's kind of a crazy question, because I can't imagine a cooking pan with a toxic coating. Yes, though, this coating is non toxic, and it is a good one too.
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I BELIEVE YOUR QUESTION IS "Is it safe to make jam in a copper pan that's not lined". The answer is "yes". If your question was is it safe for everything that one cooks than the answer would be "no".Best wishes,Gary