Past and present views of people with Teflon

People used to also think that accidentally consuming PTFE that flaked off a scratched pan was bad for you,but the current consensus is that it's harmless.Because PTFE doesn't interact with other chemicals very well,it isn't thought to break down inside your body.Whether it's safe to manufacture Teflon is another story.DuPont and its spin-off company Chemours now face lawsuits worth millions of dollars.They've been accused of polluting the environment for decades and exposing employees and local communities to health risks associated with a toxic chemical called PFOA.