"planetx" > wrote in message
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> Without starting a flame-war, is there any truth to the unsafe
> cookware?

Questionable at best. Used properly, there should be no problem.
Overheating seems to be the potential problem.


> I have never cooked with cast-iron, but if it is 100% safe I
> can certainly learn.

CI is very safe. It has been in use for over a hundred years and I've never
seen any problems attributed to it. I have about 4 or 5 pans we use.
Consider some stainless steel also. Every material has properties that are
a benefit for certain types of cooking.