No. While they don't necessarily present a safety concern, you still shouldn't hold onto your scratched nonstick pans. If the scratches are fresh, you may end up with flakes of the coating in your food, which we can all agree is not delicious. It can also impact how effective your pan's nonstick abilities are.
Throw it away!! Any small scratches can lead to further flaking of the non-stick material in your food, leading to leaching of toxic chemicals. The more you use it the more likely it'll get scratched further, would not recommend using :(
Not good! To be safe, once a pan is scratched it's gotta go. A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored or scratched, be sure to stop using them.
You shouldn't use a non stick pan with any scratches. That coating can be toxic and leach into your food.
When your pans are scratched, some of the nonstick coating can flake into your food (the pan also becomes stickier). This can release toxic compounds... With moderate use, nonstick pans last only about five years. If your pan is damaged, throw it out to be on the safe side.
Discard aluminum cookware if it shows signs of pitting or damage, as this could increase aluminum leaching. Always follow manufacturer guidelines and use utensils that won't scratch the surface to prevent increased leaching of aluminum into your food.
Sites like Craigslist and Freecycle are good options for finding your cookware a new home, as are secondhand stores like Goodwill and Salvation Army. A few scratches or dings may matter to you, but that doesn't make your pots and pans unusable.
A: Calphalon stopped manufacturing our nonstick using PFOA back in the third quarter of 2012. We have then since moved to a formula that is completely FDA approved.
Teflon® is a registered trademark of DuPont and a brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) a nonstick finish. While Calphalon cookware features polytetrafluoroethylene-based nonstick finishes, we are not associated with, nor do we use, Teflon® branded products.
Calphalon is a brand our customers rely on. Our products are safe, and compliant with with all applicable federal and state safety regulations. We are proud to be able to offer our customers a variety of cookware materials to choose from, including stainless steel and nonstick ceramic.
Calphalon also provides free mail-in recycling of old pots and pans with the purchase of its products.
The anodization makes the aluminum non-reactive, keeping your meals safe. If the surface sustains damage or gets scratched, it can expose the aluminum core, which has reactive properties with certain foods.
A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored or scratched, be sure to stop using them.
In general, you want to replace nonstick pans after five years.
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear; non-stick coating loss or non-stick coating performance loss after use, whether as a result of normal wear and tear or misuse and abuse; cosmetic damage which does not impair the functionality of the product, including scratches, dents, dings, scuffs, stains, ...
Damaged Non-stick Pans Should Not Be Used
Using a pan with damaged coating can cause your food to be contaminated by PFAS, micro- and nanoplastics.
No. While they don't necessarily present a safety concern, you still shouldn't hold onto your scratched nonstick pans. If the scratches are fresh, you may end up with flakes of the coating in your food, which we can all agree is not delicious. It can also impact how effective your pan's nonstick abilities are.
Signs That Reveal It's Time to Get Rid of Old Cookware
Here are some important old cookware details to look for: Nonstick cookware is scratched or pitted. Pan bottom is warped and doesn't sit flush on the cooktop. This will cause uneven cooking.
The answer is yes, it is safe to use a scratched Calphalon pan. The scratches do not affect the performance of the pan or the food that you cook in it.
For the intermediate chef looking to take their cooking to the next level, Calphalon Premier™ provides high-performance and precision. For the advanced chef, Calphalon Signature™ and Calphalon Elite cookware provide premium-level responsiveness and versatility, for professional results chefs can rely on.
Calphalon Cookware's lifetime warranty states that “Calphalon will replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to the instructions.” That excludes surface-level dings, dents and chips—but those don't affect the performance of the cookware, anyway.
Are scratched ceramic pans safe? As long as they're made without potential toxins, then yes. A scratched surface will just make your ceramic nonstick pan less, well, nonstick. To preserve the ceramic coating, hand wash your cookware with warm, soapy water and a soft sponge.
If the non-stick (PTFE-coated) cookware is worn out, it should be disposed of in the trash.
Some antique cookware, especially ceramic, porcelain, and enamel pieces, might contain lead or other harmful metals in the glaze. Some may even have been made with clay contaminated with heavy metals and other impurities. Over time, with wear and chipping, these harmful substances can leach into food.