Nonstick cookware

[starr511]

I know that it is bad to cook with teflon cookware with birds in the house. I was watching QVC, , and saw this new type of cookware. I am not sure what causes teflon to be harmful but this cookware states: SandFlow contains no PTFEs or PFOAs--the components that make up most nonstick pans--while still allowing for easy food release. Are the PTFEs and PFOAs what are harmful? Or is it something else? Here is the link for this cookware: http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail

I'd like to know because I don't like cooking with much butter in my pans. And still want to keep my DYH Amazon very safe.

Thanks

[Gator]

I believe the PTFE's are what is harmful, but I'm not positive. I'll let the experts weigh in. Nonstick pans are really harmful to our fids when they are overheated (leaving a pan on the stove to burn the contents out, etc). I would not recommend having your fids anywhere nearby when using non-stick cookware.

[kellywess]

Just dont use them at all! My friend lost three of her four birds in 20 minutes. It has no odor... it just happens. It causes
the birds bodily fluids to back up into their lungs and they drown to death in their own bodily fluids. Take NO chances... if it says non-stick dont bother.