Consumer Reports gives advice on how to avoid harmful chemicals like PFAS and BPA in cookware and kitchen tools.

• Cooking evenness: This model was good at uniformly browning a pancake that covered the entire cooking surface. We expect all cookware in this set to perform similarly for this and other food.

it's probably best to replace any Teflon-coated pots or pans. If you're concerned, look for PFOA-free cookware Because of the ban, all nonstick cookware made in the US should be PFOA-free ...