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Teflon and PFOA Exposure: Legal Information and Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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PFOA<\/span> exposure<\/span> has raised health concerns, including cancer risks and environmental contamination, prompting lawsuits and regulatory action. Several U.S. states have begun restricting PFAS<\/span>-containing products due to their long-term health and environmental effects.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teflon<\/span> is a DuPont<\/span> de Nemours<\/span> brand name and registered trademark for a non-stick coating on many products. Teflon<\/span> contains\u00a0polytetrafluoroethylene<\/a>\u00a0(PTFE), a compound DuPont<\/span> discovered in 1938. It\u2019s now manufactured by Chemours<\/span>, a spin-off of the DuPont<\/span> company.<\/p>\n

While Teflon<\/span> makes life easier for many of us, it also carries risks. Teflon<\/span> contains\u00a0forever chemicals<\/span><\/a>\u00a0like perfluorooctanoic acid<\/span> (PFOA<\/span>), a common poly-fluoroalkyl substance<\/span> (PFAS<\/span>). These are toxic chemicals<\/span> that can make people sick.<\/p>\n

Forever chemicals<\/span> aren\u2019t biodegradable. They remain in the environment forever. Over time, they poison the soil and\u00a0groundwater.<\/p>\n

Researchers have also found that Teflon<\/span> may contain\u00a0carcinogens<\/a>. These are cancer-causing agents that are dangerous to humans. American consumers who use Teflon<\/span>-coated products are at risk of developing various cancers and other illnesses.<\/p>\n

These risks have spurred many\u00a0Teflon<\/span> lawsuits<\/a>\u00a0over the years.<\/p>\n

This article highlights news and research regarding Teflon<\/span>. Specifically, it describes some of the adverse health effects<\/span> of Teflon<\/span>. You\u2019ll also learn your legal options if you become sick after using a Teflon<\/span>-coated product. If you are experiencing health problems<\/span> you attribute to Teflon<\/span>, legal help is available. Contact a product liability<\/span> attorney<\/a> or toxic torts attorney<\/a> near you for targeted legal advice<\/span>.<\/p>\n

What Products Contain Teflon<\/span>?<\/h2>\n

Thousands of consumer goods contain Teflon<\/span>. For example, many kitchenware manufacturers design utensils with a nonstick coating<\/a>. Some chefs and home cooks prefer nonstick pans, especially for baking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some of the other\u00a0consumer products<\/span><\/a>\u00a0containing Teflon<\/span> include:<\/p>\n