PFAS in our kitchens: a silent danger at every meal

Cooking after cooking, our modern pans release invisible but dangerous microparticles. At stake: our health and that of the environment, in the face of PFAS, these pollutants which never disappear.

In our modern kitchens, an invisible danger hides behind an everyday object: the non-stick pan. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or…

References
Historical

Brunn et al. PFAS: forever chemicals—persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile. Reviewing the status and the need for their phase out and remediation of contaminated sites. Environmental Sciences Europe. 2023.

Current version

on 03/05/2026

Updated by Marie-Céline Ray

Science journalist
on 01/28/2025

Updated by Marie-Céline Ray

Science journalist
12/30/2024

Updated by Collectif laNutrition
17/12/2024

Posted by Marion Kaplan

Naturopath, speaker and author

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I'm Laura, the founder of Vegetarians.co.nz and a devoted vegetarian for over a decade, who turned her passion for a plant-based lifestyle into a platform to inspire and guide others. My journey has taught me the importance of nourishing the body with wholesome foods, and through our site, I aim to share this knowledge and help you discover the joy of vegetarian living.