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> Just got this large wok/pan that's coated inside and out with Teflon.
> The bottom of it comes in contact with the heating element, so
> obviously the coating on the flat bottom gets somewhat scraped and
> dinged.
>
> What about those little flakes of Teflon that are getting burned on
> the heating element, are whatever fumes this creates toxic? I believe
> the packaging said it was coated with Xylon (?) with some indication
> that it's not toxic.
>
> Any thoughts/input regarding this?
>
>
> Thanks
>

Please provide the brand name of the utensil so we can double check your
information. While you're waiting for responses, I would avoid using the
thing. It sounds like a really stupid product.